article by Christine McCafferty

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SIX BOOK CHALLENGE

At the beginning of the year I was asked to do a Six Book Challenge, which means I had to read six books. I had from Januaray to May to complete it. Before I started I never really read much, so I did not know if I could complete it in time, but I did it in about two-three months.

When I was finished I was pleased with myself because it helped me choose books from the library. I felt more confident about my reading. I learnt new words, it helped me to talk about books more and it's helped me to read to my child more which helps him to read more as well. Also I've started to write a little book about my son's life. The best thing I liked about the challenge was reading the books themselves, because I did not read much before hand.

My first book was a biography of Charles Dickens which was written by Peter Leigh, it was interesting because I did not know some of his books were based on his own life like Oliver Twist.

My second book was also a biography about Will Smith which was by Julia Holt, it was not too bad, but it was interesting to see that his career also started with him making a programme about himself which was called The Fresh Prince of Bellair this is still showen on telly still.

My third book was called The Hawkstone by Bill Ridgway, this book was a good read, I liked the fact it kept you thinking about who the great bad Morpeth was. I would recommend to anyone to read it if you want to know who he is.

My forth book was A Christmas Carol which was by Charles Dickens, I thought the book was a quick read, I liked how the main character changed over night, I also liked how the book translated some of the words for you.

The fifth book was The Poison in the Blood by Tom Holland. This book was based upon characters from the Greek mythical period. The book was good but I was suprised that Yonani helped to kill Paris, because she still loved him.

The last book in the Six Book Challenge was The Partner by John Grisham. I really enjoyed it, I thought it was intresting how the woman Patrick trusted and loved betrayed him at the end of the story. This book was my favourite in the challenge and I would recommend it to anyone who likes John Grisham books.

I would encorage people to start reading books as it is very enjoyable.
 

Webmaster replies

Thanks for that Christine.  

You really have to let us see your book, if only part of it,  about your son.

And, how's about people contacting us and doing a review of some of the other books or films.