Cherwell: The Story Hoard

Review: Jonny: My Autobiography, by Jonny Wilkinson

Review by Luke Valentine (Year 8)

"I sped through it, finishing it within a week."

I know it is not a novel but none the less it is still a favourite read. It is perfect for a rugby lover and an autobiography lover. This is because Wilkinson (the writer) keeps you interested the whole time.

You can relate to him whatever age you are as it spans his life from toddler to playing rugby with his brother as a 30 year old. I felt I could relate to him as a kid feeling nervous before a game. I read this a couple of times in the summer holiday of 2011 and sped through it, finishing it within a week. I think it helps to read a book a couple of times as you pick up things you didn’t the time before. It will leave you feeling like you have been in his life for the past 30 years. ENJOY!

Review: Cool!, by Michael Morpurgo

Review by Jack Chalmers (Year 7)

This book is about a boy who has been hit by a car because his dog called Lucky ran out into the road. This boy loves the word cool but his mum hates the word. He loves the football player Zola, who plays for Chelsea football club.

There is a nurse called Tracey who looked after the boy when he was in a coma -awake inside but not outside. Lots of people come to visit him including his dad who has broken up with his mum. He really wants to know the score between Chelsea and Manchester United and hopes Zola scores a goal.

I think this book would be good in Summer because it is interesting, there is lots of good description and speaking. It is not too long or short.

Review: Now Is the Time for Running, by Michael Williams

Review by Amy Chaplin (Year 8)

I read this book in less than two days, which I think shows something for a book of average length. It enticed me, pulled me in and forced me to read on. It was so different (and I hate use this phrase) but it really touched me and (I am ashamed to say it) brought tears to my eyes on several occasions.

The book is so effective simply because it contains four ingredients: fast pace, unpredictable action, two inseparable brothers, and the passion that brought this whole story together - football.