Hunger by Michael Grant

Hi everyone!

So I was really happy yesterday as I had just finished reading the next in the series after GONE,  which is HUNGER!
I was really busy during the last week and I had got this out from the library, I hadn't read it yet and it was about to expire so I decided to bite the bullet and make some free time for myself to read this! At first I found it really hard to get into, which was probably down to the fact that I could only find time to read it in little chunks before I had to go off and do something else but, oh well!

So this book is based in the FAYZ, which if you have read GONE you will know stands for the Fallout Alley Youth Zone. Food is fast running out and everyone is starving, anyway, I wont be able to describe it very well so here is the blurb!:

It's been three months since everyone under the age of fifteen became trapped in the bubble known as the FAYZ.

Three months since all the adults disappeared. GONE.

Food ran out weeks ago. Everyone is starving, but no one wants to figure out a solution. And each day, more and more kids are evolving, developing supernatural abilities that set them apart from the kids without powers. Tension rises and chaos is descending upon the town. It's the normal kids against the mutants. Each kid is out for himself, and even the good ones turn murderous.

But a larger problem looms. The Darkness, a sinister creature that has lived buried deep in the hills, begins calling to some of the teens in the FAYZ. Calling to them, guiding them, manipulating them.

The Darkness has awakened. And it is hungry.

Anyway, so my review, (yeah, I'm going to rate it now, it's my new thing....) here goes:

Appearance 8/10
Yeah, it's okay, not very exciting, although I loved the orange page appearance? If you've seen or read the book you'll know what I mean!

Blurb 9/10
I know, it is quite a high rating, and it doesn't give you a lot of info, but it covers the basics, which is what a good blurb should do. Plus this is a very complicated story line, so it's always gonna be hard to cover everything!

Chapter Hooks 7/10
Yeah, okay, okay! I know it's kinda harsh, but it's just my opinion, at the start it was very hard to get into because of  all the info he needed to tell us, so it was.... is it fair to say a tad boring at the start? But it got much better and by the end I loved it and it was really gripping! 

Overall Value for Money 9/10
So, there has been a lot of arguing over this book, some are saying it was better than Gone, some are saying it was really bad, my personal opinion is that at the start it was quite hard to get into but by the end, easily better than Gone. It is a really good book, and for the price of £7.99, not bad, Eh? 
Anyway, I'll  let you make your own mind up on this one, but I would say read Gone first, before this one, so you know whats going on!

33/40! A great book on the whole, please read this!

Keep Reading
BookWorm xx

PS. I was thinking of the next review? Maybe the book Itch by Simon Mayo? I had the pleasure of meeting him at last years Edinburgh Book Festival! Really loved it, although he had a slight cold so wasn't on top form, also got a signed copy of his book which was great!

Anyway let me know in the comments below! Do you want me to review any books? Love hearing from you! Bye!  

Lemony Snicket's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'

Dear Readers,

A few years ago I read all of the books from 'A Series Of Unfortunate Events'.

There is 13 books in the series written by Lemony Snicket.

'A Series of Unfortunate Events' follows the Baudelaire siblings  through their young lives after a fire that kills their parents and destroys their home. They are then forced to go and live with a distant relative called 'Count Olaf' , who is trying to steal the massive fortune that the children inherit, and  treats them horribly.As they go through life they realize that their parents were not what they thought they were, and they soon find themselves being dragged in to a horrible past with the treacherous Count following them wherever they go..... 

I would recommend these books for 9-13 year old's although anyone older or younger could read them as well.
These are a great set of books and Lemony Snicket is a fabulous writer. The only negative is that I would say it is slightly depressing! Also sometimes he goes of in a bit of a rambling speech.... but apart from that they are very entertaining with an occasional injection of humour into the books.

Over-all very good and entertaining books that will keep you turning the pages...!

Keep Reading,
BookWorm

PS. Sooo sorry I haven't really been writing much on the blog, promise I will do more posts in the near future to make up for my tardiness...!

The Name Of The Star by Maureen Johnson

The Name Of The Star by Maureen Johnson

The Name Of The Star by Maureen Johnson is a book about an American student who comes to Britain due to her parent's jobs.

This is the blurb.....

he day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper events of more than a century ago. 

Soon “Rippermania” takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was walking with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.

This book is really good! I got it last year free with my world book day voucher, and I must say that my expectations were VERY low! This is because the world book day books are usually aimed at an audience of about 5-8 (in my opinion) and so they are very easy. But I would say that this book is probably best for 12 and older, although it says on the back 13 plus, its' up to you if you are younger whether or not to read it but bear in mind that it is quite 'dark' as well as having a lot of blood and gore...but apart from that it's absolutely fine?!

Seriously, don't be put off by the age rating, it's a gripping, page-turning and powerful book....READ IT NOW!!!!!

Keep Reading,

BookWorm 

GoodReads

Hey guys,
I'm on the April holidays right now which means a LOT more time for reading and blogging (Yay!!).
That means I have to come up with loads of ideas which, BTW, I am not good at (Damn)!!
But a site called 'GoodReads' is my savior! There are loads of helpful reviews by people who have read the book (usually) as well as recommendations as to what to read!

Tell me what you think of it as well as telling me what I should write a review on!
Keep Reading
BookWorm

UnderWorld by Catherine MacPhail

Hi Readers!
Underworld by Catherine MacPhail is a creepy book for ages 11-14. Though slated in the reviews side of things I think that this book is a relatively good read, although sometimes the story-line was a bit forced. I spent the day reading this on a mountain top cafe after injuring myself skiing, and thought this book was fairly entertaining with a good plot. It was fairly easy to read so those of you who prefer a harder writing style may not favour this book, but if you are looking for a quick book to read, then Underworld is for you!                                                                 
Basically it's about 5 school kids from diverse backgrounds who all go on a school together to a Scottish island. They are taken into caves that are surrounded by legends and upon being blocked in, they have to try and find a way out.

Here is the blurb:

A school trip goes disastrously wrong when five troubled high school students find themselves trapped in an underground cave. Their best chance of escape is to stay together. But when a member of the group disappears, their hope of finding a way out starts to fade. Does one of the remaining four know more than he or she is letting on, or is there something evil lurking in the caves?

It is a good book although hard to really get into at the start, I love all of Cathy's books so I'm kinda biased.
A really easy read! Enjoyable but forgettable :(

Keep reading,
BookWorm

X-Isle by Steve Augarde

Hey Guys,

I've just finished reading this fantastic book called X-Isle by Steve Augarde, its a book set in the not-too-distant future about a flooded planet earth, and the desperation that ensues.

Here is the extended blurb:
Ever since the floods came and washed the world away, survivors have been desperate to win a place on X-isle, the island where life is rumored to be easier than on what's left of the mainland. Only young boys are in with a chance, the smaller and lighter the better. Baz and Ray are two of the lucky few to be chosen, but they soon discover that X-isle is a far cry from paradise. Ruled by Preacher John, a dangerous religious fanatic, it's a violent, unpredictable place where terrible things can happen at any moment. The boys hatch an extraordinary plan in order to protect themselves - the construction of a mighty weapon of defence. But can they complete this weapon in time, and are they really prepared to use it in order to secure their freedom?

Its a really good book and I'd advise it to anyone, I would probably advise it to people aged about 11 upwards as there is a lot of violence.
Please read this book, its a real page turner, especially if you love end-of-the-world scenarios! 
An excellent book, I'd rate it 8/10!
Keep Reading!

BookWorm

GONE by Michael Grant

Hi Everyone!
This is my first review post and I definitely think I chose well! This book is the first in a projected series of six and is great fun to read! I would recommend this for about 12 and upwards as it does include a lot of violence  and touches on some rather delicate subjects, although to be honest when I was about 10 I would have made it through this book still unscathed, it depends.

This book is about a place nicknamed 'fallout alley' because it is close to a power-plant  Then all of a sudden something weird, life-changing and mysterious happens- everyone over the age of 15 completely disappears and no-one can work out how. Cut of completely and trapped in a dome chaos ensues. Gangs start to form and strange and sometimes terrible things start to happen.

This book is absolutely amazing, PLEASE read it and leave a comment if you have! Cant wait to read the next in the series called HUNGRY!
I would rate this book 9/10 for it's excellent description and fantastic plot!
Thanks
Bookworm

PS. Please make this into a film!!!??