My eight books would be . . .

Harry Potter and the goblet of fire by J K Rowling.
The reason being would be that it is a thick book so I could take my time on it and it is a story you can re-read as many times and find out something new that you missed out on the last read. I would also take it because I love Harry Potter stories and found that one the best!

Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson
I would take this one as when I read it, I found it quite emotional and cried all the way through it. I would take it so I could have a good old cry, when my eyes want to cry but I don't have a reason.

Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian
I love reading this book as I enjoy books from the 2nd world war period. It always has an effect on me. I feel as though I'm part of the story as I read what the characters say and do. I have feelings towards Tom and Will. I then hate William’s mother. It is so real to me in parts.

Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
I thought that this adventurous book was thrilling. Rarely if ever readers are offered such a rich casket of wonders in a book. It is quite shocking and fantasy.

The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
This book I also enjoyed and got involved with the characters. With a lot of war, blood and guts I would most likely read this when I feel in a bad mood and in the spirit for war!

Bagthorpes Abroad by Helen Cresswell
This book was one that I found hilarious and read thoroughly from front to back several times still laughing at the funny parts. This is one book that achieves it and I would read it when I needed cheering up. Helen Cresswell has a mind of a magician in her creativity of writing good books for children.

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
I found this book a sad book which happens to also be about the war. I think it is a simple, but effective tale. I could read this a million times and still be intrigued to start it again.

(The Famous Five) Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton
This thrilling book takes you through an adventure with some children aged between 9 and 13. With their courage and bravery a challenge is always accepted. I went along with the adventure, thinking up what I would have done if I were there.

All these books are good and I think they're certainly the 8 that I would have.

Gracie Carter
Age: 10

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