Our brand-new review page has officially launched! To help our community of readers find their next favorite story, we’ll be featuring a student recommendation every week—complete with Accelerated Reader (AR) levels.
Have you read a book you just couldn't put down? We want to hear from you! To submit your review, ask a parent to email your year group inbox with:
Title and Author.
The Vibe: Three words to describe it (e.g., Thrilling, Heartwarming, Funny).
The "Why": Your favorite character or plot twist.
The Rating: A score out of 5 stars! 🌟
Bonus: We’d love to see a photo of you with the book!
Accelerated Reader Book Level: The Once series has a very consistent AR level, generally sitting between 3.8 and 4.4. While the reading level is accessible for many Year 5 and 6 children, the Interest Level may be unsuitable for some, due to the graphic nature of the Holocaust themes.
In 3 words - this series is...
Thrilling
Humorous (in a sad way)
Heartbreaking
Favourite characters:
Felix: Despite the many challenges he faces, he consistently meets caring and brave people who look after him and help him along his way.
Zelda: The very first person Felix meets on his journey is five-year-old Zelda. Her bond with Felix is a highlight, showing how friendship can provide strength in even the most difficult times.
Jake and Tobin both give this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐