Groosham Grange could be seen by some people as a bit odd, but once you get past that you really start to become emersed in the story.
The story begins with a boy called David who lives with his quite wealthy family .
When they discover that he has been expelled from his posh public school, ... Read review
Sent to Groosham Grange by his parents, David Eliot quickly discovers that his new school ... more
is a very odd place indeed. New pupils are made to sign their names in blood; the French teacher disappears every full moon; and the assistant headmaster keeps something very chilling in his room.
A year ago, he'd have been happy to see the end of Groosham Grange and its ghoulish ... more
teachers. Now, he's on course to win the Unholy Grail, a cup of magical power presented to the star pupil. But a series of mishaps sees the gap between David and Vincent King narrow alarmingly.
Advantages: Fantastic reader for young children!! Disadvantages: Can be exaggerated in places, but it is for children!
Groosham Grange could be seen by some people as a bit odd, but once you get past that you really start to become emersed in the story.
The story begins with a boy called David who lives with his quite wealthy family .
When they discover that he has been expelled from his posh public school, they go mad (understatement of the year! :) ). Suddenly, out of the blue, Davids father receives a letter from a mysterious public school ... ...curricular activities. When David reaches Groosham Grange through a range of abnormal methods, he discovers that this place is all a bit weird, and when people arrive they have to wear black rings and are asked to sign their names in blood on the register on their arrival. This book really catches the imagination of younger children, and these type of cliffhangers encourage the reader to continue over the next page and discover what happens next. ... more
Groosham Grange could be seen by some people as a bit odd, but once you get past that you really start to become emersed in the story.
The story begins with a boy called David who lives with his quite wealthy family . When they discover that he has been expelled from his posh public school, they go mad (understatement of the year! :) ). Suddenly, out of the blue, Davids father receives a letter from a mysterious public school on a remote island in Norfolk that promises to straighten David out, and offers a host of extra curricular activities. When David reaches Groosham Grange through a range of abnormal methods, he discovers that this place is all a bit weird, and when people arrive they have to wear black rings and are asked to sign their names in blood on the register on their arrival. This book really catches the imagination of younger children, and these type of cliffhangers encourage the reader to continue over the next page and discover what happens next. The book has a similar likeness in some places to Harry Potter, with the french teacher disappearing under moonlight, but this was written way before Harry Potter
Groosham Grange can be found at all major bookshops (it is over 10 years old, but was recently released again). The ISBN if any help is 0744583446. Anthony Horowitz really knows how to write brilliant childrens books and has a new book "Ravensgate" for an adult audience out in the summer.
Advantages: Excellent Characters, storyline and descriptions Disadvantages: It's difficult to put down!
This book is a must read for all children, but not when they are too young! But be warned, once they start reading they'll be hooked!
I first read this book at the age of ten and instantly prompted my sister to do the same. My sister has never really been one for reading, until she read this, now she can't stop! This book has one of those great storylines which although you know it's been made up, does seem in places possible. O.K, so maybe the ... ...running over the mother, but it had me laughing for days!
In this book, we follow a young boy, David who has been expelled from his super posh boarding school to a new school for which the prospectus mysteriously arrives. His parents, desperate to get rid of him instantly decide it is the school for him and he is packed off straight away. From the moment he is collected however he knows something is wrong and makes it his mission to find out what ...
Alican 08.09.2004
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Advantages: Really funny for all ages Disadvantages: none
The story Groosham Grange is about a boy called David who is expelled from his posh boarding school. Very unexpectedly his family receive a letter from a school called Groosham Grange. After only one day at Groosham Grange David has a funny feeling that there is something strange going on at Groosham grange. David is very confused and has a lot of questions he would like answered. Why does every new pupil have to sign there name in blood. Why do ... ...disappear to at night. But last but no least how will he get out of there alive. I found this novel really funny and thought this was the best out of all the Anthony Horowitz books I have read. I would recomend this to all readers who enjoy a good laugh. If you enjoyed this I would recomend The phone goes dead Night Bus and Twist Cottage from The Pocket range. ...
amyismad 14.03.2004
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This book is comedy mixed with horror for children. It is basically a book about a young boy who is sent away to boarding school but it is not what it seems. It is a plot about his struggle to get out of the school ..........alive!!!!!!!! , while his school"companions" and ""teachers" do their best to keep him forever!
This book was very, very funny and kept me hooked until the VERY last page. I would recommend this book for 8 to 12 year olds and ... ...the book has been voted one of the funniest of the year. Anthony Horowitz is a fresh new author who is bringing young childrens imaginations to life! If you do enjoy this story than I highly recommend his other books including "The Switch" and "Granny". ...
csc2000 27.08.2000
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Plot: This book is mainly about a boy called David Elliot who gets expelled from Beton College. His new school is just plain weird. It is on an island that isn't even on any maps. With his new friend Jill and Jeffery they try to figure out the mysteries of GrooshamGrange but they don`t realise what they are getting into. Everyone at the school is strange. But after a while Jeffery suddenly changes and starts wearing a ring. David and Jill try to make many escape plans but fail. David finds ...
Two ghoulish chillers from an award-winning author - in one fang-tastic volume! David quickly discovers that his new school, Groosham Grange, is a very weird place indeed. New pupils sign their names in blood; the French teacher disappears every full moon and the assistant headmaster keeps something very chilling in his room...And that's just the first year. In his second year, David is on a course to win the Unholy Grail - but something is trying to stop him from winning...This bind-up combines "Groosham Grange", the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year, with its gripping sequel, "The Return to Groosham Grange.";From the author of the two-million selling Alex Rider series!
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