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157 Responses so far »

    • 2

      mathew said,

      March 19, 2011 @ 9:27 pm

      I love this blog, it is very cool.

      Reply
      • 3

        zackids said,

        March 20, 2011 @ 7:07 pm

        Thanks Matthew! We hope you find some great books to read. If you’d like to go in the draw to win some books make sure you add your email address so we can contact you :-)

        Zac

      • 4

        cobhamkid nathan rm13 said,

        August 12, 2011 @ 8:13 pm

        i think blogs are awsome

      • 5

        Erin said,

        October 10, 2011 @ 8:49 am

        i think this blog is cool cos it is safe and you can write book reviews and look at others and you can get advise from zippy zac!!

    • 6

      jakob said,

      July 4, 2011 @ 7:31 pm

      this is the best blog ive ever been on

      Reply
    • 7

      Amelia! =D said,

      January 2, 2012 @ 3:21 pm

      Hey! I’ve been reading CHERUB it is a great series but i recommend it for children in intermediate+ also The Hunger Games series of 3 books is really exciting, but when you read it you have to remember it is a fantasy it is NOT true! Please read these books if you can they are amazing. The first series that i have read each book cover to cover and LOVED it! =D

      Reply
      • 8

        zackids said,

        January 2, 2012 @ 3:53 pm

        Thanks Amelia. Hunger Games is an awesome series! Are you going to go and see the movie when it comes out in March?

    • 9

      wolfnz said,

      April 20, 2012 @ 5:40 pm

      Ive never tryed a blog so this will be the 1st time and so far so good

      Reply
    • 10

      wolfnz said,

      April 20, 2012 @ 6:38 pm

      Hi my names Grace and im 12.
      im writing a story and really would like someones opion on it and any ideas and names its about
      Its about 13 year old Ebony Princess of the the Black Marshes who gets casted out of the black mashes when they test her for magic and finds herself half dead in a forest
      the secound charter i have no name for but he lived in the forrest and is cursed by a witch so he is forever park wolf
      [Sorry for my bad spelling]

      Reply
  2. 13

    Melanie-Rose McFarlane said,

    September 14, 2010 @ 9:17 pm

    I have been reading the book harry potter and the chamber of secrets. It is the most brilliant series I have ever read!! Please read if you can! A good series is Deltora Quest. It is a very good book for kids of all ages (Teens too!). Thats it hope you enjoy!!!

    Reply
  4. 28

    Megan Quinn said,

    September 20, 2010 @ 6:02 pm

    I think that the most boring book ive ever read was “The Tears of Harry Wakatipu” it was boring all the way through from start to finish!!!

    Reply
  5. 29

    Kelsey Mckenzie said,

    September 21, 2010 @ 9:16 am

    Has anyone seen the new John Marsden movie? I have loved reading his books and really want to see it soon! One of my favourite books of his is THe other side of Dawn. :)

    Reply
  6. 31

    Megan Ralston said,

    September 21, 2010 @ 9:21 am

    I think the most boring book in the world is The Dinosaur’s lunch by Jaqueline Wilson because it was really quick and had no dilemmas. No offence to Jaquie! I really like her books but that one was just one of her worst.

    Reply
    • 32

      Ruby said,

      July 25, 2011 @ 1:54 pm

      I am one of her biggest fans and I tell everyone I love all her books but I confess the Dinosaurs Lunch isn’t the best!I agree entirely with what you said Megan!

      Reply
      • 33

        Ruby said,

        May 15, 2012 @ 7:46 pm

        This isn’t the Ruby above I am a different Ruby… I think!? I love her book MY SISTER JODIE

  7. 34

    Isabel said,

    November 1, 2010 @ 3:48 pm

    I am going to tell you a joke (don’t try this at home kids… oh! That’s right you can).
    (You say) knock, knock.
    (They say) who’s there?
    (You say) nobody.
    (They say) nobody who?
    (You say) …
    Do you get it? If you don’t here it is. At the end you don’t say anything ‘couse nobodys there. 8)

    Thanks,
    Isabel
    8)

    Reply
  8. 39

    Alison Yee said,

    November 1, 2010 @ 6:26 pm

    Oh the worst books has to be…..
    The Rainbow Magic Series
    I used to love them but I hate them now

    Cya Gals and Boys!!
    Alison

    Reply
  9. 43

    kobe said,

    November 1, 2010 @ 7:08 pm

    the worst book i’ve ever read is somethin speical because it is a short story and it has easy words. Zac u should read it. u might like it but i don’t. and my worst worst WOrst has to be harry potter and the chamber of secrets because it is to long and the words are way to small for me cause i have tiny eyes

    Reply
  10. 44

    kobe said,

    November 1, 2010 @ 7:13 pm

    Hey Zac i have blog thing at the to. i don’t know why it’s like that. why is it like that

    Reply
  11. 45

    Erin said,

    November 2, 2010 @ 6:36 am

    my WORST WORST WORST book is somethin speical it is so boring !!!!!!!!

    read it if you dare trust me you wont like it!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  12. 47

    leyton said,

    November 2, 2010 @ 7:35 pm

    My favourite book is star wars i AM A JEDI because i like darth maul

    Reply
  13. 49

    isabel said,

    November 16, 2010 @ 1:28 pm

    hi Alex 8)

    Reply
  14. 50

    noah said,

    November 16, 2010 @ 1:29 pm

    hi alex

    Reply
  15. 51

    kobe said,

    November 22, 2010 @ 4:30 pm

    NOAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  16. 52

    maizy said,

    December 6, 2010 @ 3:23 pm

    WHAT’S GOING ON

    Reply
  17. 53

    MAIZY said,

    December 6, 2010 @ 3:37 pm

    MY FAVORITE BOOK CHARACTERS ARE THE RAINBOW MAGIC FARIES LIKE RUBY THE RED FAIRY. ITS ABOUT 2 GIRLS NAMED RACHEL AND KIRSTY BUT ONEDAY THEY WENT SEARCHING AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW AND FOUND RUBY THE RED FARIY I WONDER WHAT HAPPENES NEXT?

    Reply
  18. 56

    MAIZY said,

    December 6, 2010 @ 4:03 pm

    LIKE HOW I WAS TELLING YOU ABOUT RUBY THE RED FARIE WELL NOW BECAUSE OFF HOW RACHEL AND KIRSTY HAVE FOUND RUBY THEY TOOK HER TO FARIELAND ON THE WAY THERE THEY MET THE KING & QUEEN OF FARIELAND BUT THEY DIDEN’T NEED TO TAKE RUBY BACK THEY HAD TO FIND ALL THE FARIES BECAUSE A LONG LONG TIME AGO IN FARIE LAND THERE WAS COULERFUL COULERS EVERY WHERE AND THAT WAS THE COULER OF THE FARIES EVERYBODY WAS HAPPY BUT EVIL JACK FROST WASEN’T SO HE HIDDEN THEM O NOW RACHEL AND KIRSTY HAVE TO FIND AMBER THE ORANGE FARIY SAFFRON THE YELLOW FAIRY FERN THE GREEN FARIY IZZY THE INDIGO FARIY AND HEATHER THE VIOLET FARIY.

    Reply
    • 57

      Ruby said,

      May 15, 2012 @ 7:43 pm

      We own all those books MAIZY and when I was young I liked them because one of the fairies was named after me!!

      Reply
  19. 58

    MAIZY said,

    December 6, 2010 @ 4:28 pm

    MY WORST BOOK EVER IS ZAC POWER ITS SO BOYS ALL BOYS LOVE THEM ALL GIRLS HATE THEM.

    Reply
  20. 59

    decklyn said,

    December 8, 2010 @ 7:12 am

    my worst book is maisy mouse its so dum and its even named after my sister maizy bbbbbbyyyyyyyeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  21. 60

    decklyn said,

    December 8, 2010 @ 7:21 am

    my best book ever is kill war its about big helecoters and GANT trucks then the army dogs came to the army people then the army shooted there doodle the end
    from 6 year old
    decklyn

    Reply
  22. 61

    maizy said,

    December 28, 2010 @ 9:45 am

    hi everyone im so happy i dont know why its just me

    Reply
  23. 62

    maizy said,

    December 28, 2010 @ 9:49 am

    hey everyone heres a haha joke lets go
    what lies in a pram and wobbles?
    a jelly baby heres one more
    what do u get with purple and paint?
    purple paint

    Reply
    • 63

      Henry said,

      March 15, 2011 @ 7:43 pm

      Heres another one. There are some steaks sizzling on a frying pan, then one of them says “Crikey its hot!”. Then the one next to it cries “Aaaargh! A talking steak!”.
      LOL, ROTF, LMAO, RTFLMAO, ROOA (Run Out Of Acronyms)

      Reply
  24. 64

    nisa said,

    January 6, 2011 @ 7:40 pm

    i just love harry potter.

    Reply
  25. 65

    nancydrewgirl said,

    March 12, 2011 @ 6:46 pm

    Hi everyone!
    The worst series would have to be Harry Potter, Because the things that happen in the book are rather dry compared to similar books I have read.

    Reply
  26. 73

    nancydrewgirl said,

    March 12, 2011 @ 7:07 pm

    My Faviorite books are:
    Call of the wild
    by Jack London

    Paddy the wanderer
    by Dianne Hawthord

    39 clues

    Pony Club Secrets
    by Stacy Gregg

    Hana’s suitcase
    by Karen Levine

    The Familiars
    by Adam Jay Epstein
    and
    Andrew Jacobson

    Animal Heros
    by Anthony Hill

    Bye!

    Reply
  27. 75

    nancydrewgirl said,

    March 13, 2011 @ 5:27 pm

    Hi Henry!
    What is your faviorite book?
    My faviorites are in my second post!

    Bye!

    Reply
    • 76

      Henry said,

      March 15, 2011 @ 7:39 pm

      hi nancy drew girl. my favourite books are all in series. CHERUB books, The GONE series, The Maximum Ride Series, Percy Jackson, and Alex Rider are probaby the best books I’ve read. Holes also deserves a mention.

      Reply
  28. 77

    neve said,

    April 10, 2011 @ 7:55 pm

    welll if you are an older reader like myself or a very acomplished reader you should read the twilight series another great book is callled the mysterious benedict society is amazing and when you reach me is another great book

    Reply
  29. 79

    Katelyn said,

    May 30, 2011 @ 10:19 am

    Hey guys im new what is everyone reading at the moment

    Reply
  30. 82

    Katelyn said,

    May 30, 2011 @ 10:26 am

    i love the my story books so far i have read, earthquake and the titanic

    Reply
    • 83

      zackids said,

      May 30, 2011 @ 11:00 am

      Hi Katelyn :-) You might like to read some of the posts written by our Star Author this month, Sharon Holt (click on her photo at the top of the page to read them). She has written 2 books in the My Story series, Sabotage and No Survivors. Check them out because they’re great books.

      Reply
  31. 84

    sacredheartstarbloggers said,

    June 8, 2011 @ 6:28 pm

    My worst book was the puuppy place

    Reply
  32. 85

    Neha said,

    June 16, 2011 @ 3:39 pm

    I like andy griffths book because its funny. it also has some good words in it.

    Reply
  33. 86

    Neha said,

    June 16, 2011 @ 3:48 pm

    This book is about fairy house fairy stories.Something Iliked about this book was when katie helps her fairy friends and a bird when their is a big cat trying to eat the fairys and the little bird.

    Reply
  34. 87

    Neha said,

    June 16, 2011 @ 3:54 pm

    This book is about fairy house fairy stories.Something I liked about this book was when katie helps her fairy friends and a bird when their is a big cat trying to eat the fairys and the little bird.

    Reply
  35. 88

    Bi Ling said,

    June 16, 2011 @ 4:16 pm

    I totaly LOVE Thea Stilton!
    I can’t put it down, I love adventure books!
    TOTALY FAB!!!

    Reply
  36. 89

    tyrone said,

    June 16, 2011 @ 4:20 pm

    i like tracey west because she makes really cool books like yu gi oh and bakugan and more

    Reply
  37. 91

    Bi Ling said,

    June 16, 2011 @ 4:32 pm

    I like Mao’s last dancer. I’ve seen the movie of it. My Dad’s read the book, and so has my princeaple. Look Im’ not a good speller ok? Read Mao’s last dancer.You’ll totaly love it, or see the movie.
    Bye y’all!!!

    Reply
    • 92

      villabloggers said,

      August 9, 2011 @ 6:10 pm

      I haven’t read the book but I have seen the movie and as a ballet dancer he is an inspiration and shows how passionate he is about dancing.
      I hope some time i’ll come across the book and start reading it!

      Reply
  38. 93

    bobby boy said,

    June 17, 2011 @ 9:31 am

    hi i dont usaully go on this blog but i think its awsome!!!!!!

    Reply
  39. 95

    joseph said,

    June 17, 2011 @ 12:03 pm

    I like Andy Grifiths because he writes funny books i especially like just anoying and treasure fever by

    Reply
  40. 96

    joseph said,

    June 17, 2011 @ 12:04 pm

    I like Andy Grifiths because he writes funny books

    Reply
  41. 99

    thiskidreviewsbooks said,

    June 17, 2011 @ 2:19 pm

    What an awesome blog you have! I am happy I found it!

    Reply
  42. 101

    molly and rania said,

    June 20, 2011 @ 2:13 pm

    we r awesome

    Reply
  43. 102

    molly and rania said,

    June 20, 2011 @ 2:16 pm

    WHATS UP PEOPLE WE ARE JUST AWESOME

    Reply
  44. 103

    dhstarbloggers said,

    July 4, 2011 @ 6:40 pm

    where do you go to put a book review

    Reply
  45. 105

    Rhianna said,

    July 7, 2011 @ 10:16 am

    hi

    I love the look of war horse.I’m horse crazy because i love horses.I read so much horse books.I love horses I love Saddle club and basically anything else to do with the wonderful creature horse.

    p.sI would love a prize to do with horses like books,movie tickets and stuff like that.BBBBBByyyyyyeeeeee

    Reply
    • 106

      zackids said,

      July 7, 2011 @ 11:12 am

      Hi Rhianna. War Horse does look amazing doesn’t it. If we have any horsey competitions or books to give away I’ll let you know. None at the moment sorry.

      Reply
  46. 107

    Soren said,

    July 11, 2011 @ 5:37 pm

    If you are looking for a good fanHarry Potter. :)

    Reply
  47. 109

    Soren said,

    July 11, 2011 @ 5:40 pm

    Hey does has anybody heard of Gaurdians of Ga’hoole it’s really good series

    Reply
  48. 111

    beckenhambloggers said,

    July 11, 2011 @ 5:42 pm

    Hey those series are really good Soren

    Reply
  49. 112

    Soren said,

    July 11, 2011 @ 8:27 pm

    Harry Potter is a great series that everyone should try :)

    Reply
    • 113

      Anonymous said,

      July 12, 2011 @ 3:38 pm

      Ok I will try it someday!!!
      From Siddy2

      Reply
      • 114

        villabloggers said,

        August 9, 2011 @ 6:08 pm

        I totally agree!
        I just started reading Harry Potter and I can’t stop gasping at anything to do with HP!
        My friends laughed at my face I made when I found a really cool book on HP. it looked kinda like this :O
        Anyways, I hope you try HP if you haven’t read it because it is great!

  50. 115

    Soren said,

    July 12, 2011 @ 4:56 pm

    This is a really cool wabsite :)

    Reply
  51. 116

    beckenhambloggers said,

    July 31, 2011 @ 10:44 am

    Harry Potter and the deathly Hallows is such an exhilarating book full of adventure and Fantasy. This book will hook you in and you won’t be able to put it down. It has creatures you would never have imagined and spells that will blow you off your feet. If you looking for a great spell binding fantasy book Harry Potter is the one for you.
    By Rhys.

    Reply
  52. 117

    Anonymous said,

    July 31, 2011 @ 10:55 am

    that sound cool

    Reply
  53. 118

    beckenhambloggers said,

    July 31, 2011 @ 11:02 am

    Do you like books about Pencils or Doom? Well, have I got the book for you! The Pencil Of Doom by Andy Griffins is the book for you; it contains Mystery, Adventure, Doom and lots of Pencils!!. And will leave you with a Adrenaline rush. If you like all of those things then go down to your local Library and get it out. I give this book a 5 star rating. You will be hooked into this book forever!!. ”Do you think you can escape from THE PENCIL OF DOOM?”
    By Angus.

    Reply
  54. 120

    francesca said,

    August 9, 2011 @ 5:21 pm

    i like books:)

    Reply
  55. 122

    cobhambloggers said,

    August 12, 2011 @ 7:18 pm

    i’m lovin the captain underpants book because it’s hilarious

    Reply
  56. 124

    cobhambloggers said,

    August 12, 2011 @ 7:19 pm

    wat books do u enjoy

    says:nishka:)

    Reply
  57. 126

    Room 12 said,

    August 18, 2011 @ 9:55 am

    hi my name is ryan and im reding super finn its really cool

    Reply
  58. 127

    Room 12 said,

    August 24, 2011 @ 9:54 am

    Hi my names Eliza and like the floods.

    Reply
  59. 128

    Mrs harding said,

    August 24, 2011 @ 9:55 am

    hi my name is molly dunlop and i am here to talk to you about super finn. finn is trying to spocer a world vishin child

    Reply
  60. 129

    ryan said,

    August 24, 2011 @ 9:57 am

    read super finn its cool

    Reply
  61. 131

    Mrs harding said,

    August 24, 2011 @ 10:00 am

    super finn is awsome

    Reply
  62. 132

    ryan said,

    August 24, 2011 @ 10:01 am

    ……………..really cool

    Reply
  63. 133

    Eliza said,

    August 24, 2011 @ 10:02 am

    Hi my names Eliza I like Desperux.Its about a realy cool mouse.

    Reply
    • 134

      zackids said,

      August 24, 2011 @ 10:21 am

      Hi Eliza. Despereaux is one of my favourite books. You should try some of Kate DiCamillo’s other books like The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane or The Magician’s Elephant. She’s a fantastic writer :-)

      Reply
  64. 135

    redberry101 said,

    September 11, 2011 @ 2:28 pm

    I LOVE a book called ‘frozen in time’ written by Ali Sparkes…it is AMAZING!! She has also written another good book about caves…but I can’t remember the title…but it’s AWESOME!!

    Reply
  65. 136

    Rosalie said,

    September 13, 2011 @ 4:33 pm

    I like maze books. they are really fun to do.

    Reply
  66. 137

    room 12 said,

    September 22, 2011 @ 10:01 am

    hi i am witting a comic about wonder waffie

    Reply
  67. 138

    Rhiannon said,

    October 15, 2011 @ 4:22 pm

    I think one of the most boring books that I have read is Anne Of Green Gables.
    It wasn’t very exciting.

    Reply
    • 139

      zackids said,

      October 15, 2011 @ 5:09 pm

      It’s one of those books that is called a classic. Your mum and even your grandmother might have grown up with this book when they were your age. It’s over 100 years old now so the language is quite old fashioned.

      What’s your favourite book Rhiannon?

      Reply
      • 140

        Erin said,

        October 15, 2011 @ 7:15 pm

        my fav books are dork diaries and diary of a wimpy kid

      • 141

        Rhiannon said,

        October 16, 2011 @ 6:07 pm

        I quite like the Harry Potter series, and my favourite book from that series was the order of the pheonix, and the deathly hallows. :-)

      • 142

        Ruby said,

        May 15, 2012 @ 7:38 pm

        I totally LOVE the secret garden. Sometimes it’s better to watch the movie first and in this case it is. But mostly I read the book before the movie! Like Harry Potter

    • 143

      reardonhs said,

      March 22, 2012 @ 6:44 pm

      I really like Anne of Green Gables. Anne is so funny! I didn’t like it a few years ago, but then I tried it again, and liked it. Zac is right, classics can be hard to get in to.

      Reply
  69. 145

    nick said,

    November 3, 2011 @ 11:34 am

    nick said hi

    Reply
  70. 146

    84 . awesome said,

    January 11, 2012 @ 10:13 am

    diary of a wimpy kid all the way xxx :)

    Reply
  71. 147

    aaliyah said,

    March 12, 2012 @ 4:00 pm

    ferret atack all the way throgh.It is great

    Reply
  72. 148

    aaliyah said,

    March 12, 2012 @ 4:02 pm

    this blog is ausome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  73. 149

    Louis said,

    March 12, 2012 @ 5:31 pm

    c.s.lewis and the chronicles of narnia

    Reply
  74. 150

    Phoenix said,

    March 12, 2012 @ 7:41 pm

    My favourite author is Thea Stilton, my favourite books to read are Monster High books!!

    Reply
  75. 151

    Louis said,

    March 22, 2012 @ 3:26 pm

    dirty bertie and Alan macdonald

    Reply
  76. 152

    Louis said,

    March 22, 2012 @ 3:29 pm

    Astrosaurs and cows in action

    Reply
  77. 153

    Eleisha said,

    April 2, 2012 @ 12:36 pm

    Hey i love this blog

    Reply
  78. 154

    zackids said,

    April 2, 2012 @ 6:14 pm

    Thanks Eleisha! We’re glad you love our blog :-)

    Zac

    Reply
  79. 155

    Erin said,

    April 5, 2012 @ 10:54 am

    Ive just finished The Hunger Games series
    It was spectacular

    Reply
  80. 156

    Ruby said,

    May 15, 2012 @ 7:34 pm

    I just finished reading SAFFY’S ANGEL by Hilary Mckay and I loved it!! I truly reccomend it to confident readers and readers who love drama. Does anyone know any books action/comedy/drama that I can read. I have an activity on every day of the week and have half an hour myself but mostly my mum gets me books so it would be awesome if you could tell me your favourite books!!! Ruby.

    Reply
  81. 157

    ROSALIE said,

    May 29, 2012 @ 5:36 pm

    fendaltion library is open til 8pm now

    Reply

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