Wednesday 11 February 2009

Eragon


When Eragon out is hunting, he finds a misterious blue stone. A few days later the stone breaks and in it's place it appears a blue creature that looks like a reptile. A few weeks later the creature appears to know how to fly and then Eragon discovers it's a dragon, and tries to find a name for it. The Taleteller of the town, Brom tells Eragon stories and names of dragons. One day when Eragon was out some terrible dark creatures called Ra'zac burn the farm Eragon was living in with his cousin and uncle. From that moment Eragon and his dragon called Saphira need to go to join some people who fight against Galbatorix, a dark lord that rules over the county. Will Eragon and Saphira mark their destiny?

The Ruby in the Smoke


This book by Phillip Pulman is set in the Victorian Times. It´s about a girl called Sally who's father has miteriously died when the boat he was in sank. Sally isn't very bright at history or literature but when it comes to fireing a pistol she is a master. As she investigates her father's death she doesn't realize the danger she is getting into...

The Spooks Apprentice


Tom Ward is the seventh son of a seventh son so his mother sends him to be the Spook's apprentice. He goes with him to his house where there is a pit in the ground with iron bars. When Tom is sent to get some food in the butcher's shop, some boys start trying to steal some of the food but a girl saves him. This girl is called Alice, and she is a near relative to Mother Malkin, famous witch known for welcoming young runaway women and sucking girl's blood to look more beautiful, but now banned in the pit in the Spook's backyard. Alice tricks Tom and Mother Malkim escapes... What will happen to Tom? Read the book and find out...

Abomination


Martha's parents belong to a religious group called the Righteous. Martha can't do several things such as wearing dessigner clothes or buying fast food or candy from the supermarket so she gets bullied at school. Neither is she allowed to invite people from school home because of the family's secret called Abomination that lives in the cellar and that Martha has to look after. When Martha befriends Scott, Martha is afraid that her secret will be discovered. Will Martha be able to stay friends with Scott?