by Xander Watts Pappas
I started a book club with a group of friends when I was 9 years old. I'm now 13 and we still meet up regularly. It is a great way to keep in touch as we all go to different schools now.
I was asked to write about some of the books we read for our book club so here they are.
From all the books we have read these are my top three:
1. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
This was one of the first books we read with the book club. In this book a boy called Percy Jackson finds out:
His father is the Greek God Poseidon;
Heaps of people are trying to kill him and
The Gods are about to go to war and it is up to him to stop that happening.
I loved the Greek mythology theme and the amazing action in this book.
2. Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend
Nevermore is a non-stop magical adventure that flips everything you thought you knew on its head. Nevermore is carried by its amazing characters such as Jupiter North (a larger than life hotel owner, member of the League of Explorers and socialite), The Wundersmith (a cool and calculating but perhaps misunderstood villain) and Morrigan Crowe (a girl, destined to die who is given a second chance in a new world).
3. Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
This is my current favourite book of all time, it's that good. This book, where do I start? It has amazing characters and writing, an excellent plot and my favourite character of all time, Artemis Fowl. Artemis Fowl is cool, calculating and cold. Artemis will do anything to get what he wants and he always does. His plans are convoluted and pure genius. He uses the oldest tricks in the book but he is still able to fool people. With his undeniable charm and persuasive skills, no one can say no to Artemis Fowl!
So there you have it.
My advice to someone wanting to start a book club is to just do it! Ask some friends, set a date and go with the flow (also make sure to set some rules!).