ANGEL OF DEATH 
GENRE: FICTION
BOOK NO: 5704
AUTHOR: HIGGINS,JACK
FORMAT: PAPERBACK
REVIEW BY: NIDHI CHANDRA
CLASS: XII (SCIENCE)
Sean Dillon was once the most feared soldier in the Irish
Republican Army, until one day he had enough of the destruction.
Now he works for the other side, the most successful agent in the
British government's fight against terrorism. But when he is
rescued from an ambush by a member of "January 30," the newest
and most dangerous terrorist organization, he has to wonder who
his friends and enemies really are.This is the nucleus of Jack Higgins' Angel of Death. And this
novel is as well done as all of Higgins' other works. It has
interesting characters, plenty of action, and well-written
dialog.
Part of the fascination in this particular book is the inside
view we get of "January 30." Instead of the typical politically
motivated fanatics, this group is composed of four persons - a
Russian spy, a member of the British government, a college
professor, and a young actress - united by the excitement of the
hunt. For the spy, the purpose of their activities is a chaos
that will ultimately yield the collapse of the British system,
but the others are much more interested in the action than in the
results.
When the group saves Dillon, therefore, it was not out of any
hidden loyalty to the government. When he becomes involved in the
government's attempt to achieve a stable peace in Northern
Ireland, they know he will have to die. The struggle between the
two is a major part of this novel, and Higgins is quite skilled
in showing us both points of view and yet maintaining suspense.
But there are a number of other plots intertwined. At one point,
for example, Dillon goes to the Middle East to deal with the arms
dealer who had set up the ambush that opens the novel. He is
there for only a few hours when he is recognized and captured by
one of the many factions that are at war there. You know he is
going to escape - it's much too early to kill of your main
character - but I think the way it's done will surprise you.
Higgins also involves the United States in the story. In order to
maintain the cease fire that is in existence in Ireland, the
British Prime Minister requests President Clinton to send Senator
Patrick Keogh (a modern JFK) to mediate between the two factions.
But extremists on both sides are determined to prevent any real
peace, so Dillon is selected to act as his body guard. And now
"January 30" comes back into the picture.
This is a true page turner; I began it one Saturday morning and
finished it before I went to bed that night. I had to know how it
turned out before I could go to sleep!
Republican Army, until one day he had enough of the destruction.
Now he works for the other side, the most successful agent in the
British government's fight against terrorism. But when he is
rescued from an ambush by a member of "January 30," the newest
and most dangerous terrorist organization, he has to wonder who
his friends and enemies really are.This is the nucleus of Jack Higgins' Angel of Death. And this
novel is as well done as all of Higgins' other works. It has
interesting characters, plenty of action, and well-written
dialog.
Part of the fascination in this particular book is the inside
view we get of "January 30." Instead of the typical politically
motivated fanatics, this group is composed of four persons - a
Russian spy, a member of the British government, a college
professor, and a young actress - united by the excitement of the
hunt. For the spy, the purpose of their activities is a chaos
that will ultimately yield the collapse of the British system,
but the others are much more interested in the action than in the
results.
When the group saves Dillon, therefore, it was not out of any
hidden loyalty to the government. When he becomes involved in the
government's attempt to achieve a stable peace in Northern
Ireland, they know he will have to die. The struggle between the
two is a major part of this novel, and Higgins is quite skilled
in showing us both points of view and yet maintaining suspense.
But there are a number of other plots intertwined. At one point,
for example, Dillon goes to the Middle East to deal with the arms
dealer who had set up the ambush that opens the novel. He is
there for only a few hours when he is recognized and captured by
one of the many factions that are at war there. You know he is
going to escape - it's much too early to kill of your main
character - but I think the way it's done will surprise you.
Higgins also involves the United States in the story. In order to
maintain the cease fire that is in existence in Ireland, the
British Prime Minister requests President Clinton to send Senator
Patrick Keogh (a modern JFK) to mediate between the two factions.
But extremists on both sides are determined to prevent any real
peace, so Dillon is selected to act as his body guard. And now
"January 30" comes back into the picture.
This is a true page turner; I began it one Saturday morning and
finished it before I went to bed that night. I had to know how it
turned out before I could go to sleep!
TRUE GHOST STORIES
GENRE:FICTION
BOOK NO:7847
AUTHOR:CHAUHAN,M.L
FORMAT:PAPERBACK
FORMAT:PAPERBACK
BOOK REVIEW BY: PARTHAJYOTI GOGOI
CLASS: VIII-A
This is an unusual gathering of "The great shivering tales".Althrough a few stories are from Italy,Russia,India and Ireland, the Majourity take place in England-from the misterious Brown Lady at Raynham Hail, Norfolk and the Ash Manor House Ghost near Guildford, to a child's friendship with her long-dead grandfather in Both and a peculiar cab-ride in londons strand . Voices, viewings and the shoes of anestral feet marifest themselfves everywhere.
Among the accounts are gentle tales of animal sprits, more quiet and comforting then sinisters ,and tales which reach the heights of the best horror novel ;" the last thing c remembered was p' tiger like spring . his throat was seized by fingers which burnt like acids into his flesh.
whether our taste in ghosts tends towards shimmering princess or sensational forces of evgil ,these stories are guaranted to ensure a few happily sleep less nights .
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography by A.P.J. Abdul KalamGenre: Autobiography, Inspiration, Motivation
BOOK NO:7807
FORMAT:PAPERBACK
REVIEW BY : ABHISHEK PRADHAN
CLASS : IX- A
Summary:
The book describes the life of APJ Abdul Kalam from his childhood and his tough journey from a small village in Rameshvaram to the peak of success. The book is full of real life incidences and more importantly his perception of things. The positive thinking of a small child is marvelous and inspires the reader to see the things with a completely different view point. In one incidence Kalam says that he saw his father keeping his sleepers outside the mosque before going for praying. It gave him a teaching that one should keep every other thought out of office before starting the work.
Things like importance of love and compassion, God and devotion, dedication towards work, vision of doing something great and working with full dedication towards the goals, are put in every page of the book. The book also describes how simple life Kalam has spent.
The book is also a dedication to all the great personalities like Dr. Sarabhai, Prof. Dhawan and many many more ppl with whom he worked. The far sightedness of these people who led our country towards the self dependency in field of space research, missiles, rockets and nuclear weapons is wonderfully described in the book. Not only the hard-work, Dr Kalam also underlines the importance team building, motivating the team, assigning proper roles to the team members and maintaining a balance in leading and compassion with co-workers.
The journey of India in the field of missiles and rocket science is beautifully described in a summary form. The ups and downs, various setbacks met on the way, bureaucratic barriers, diplomatic boundaries which came before him are explained and how he kept on moving through the hurdles gives the reader a thrilling experience.
Conclusion:
The name APJ Abdul Kalam in itself commands respect. And this book is just a glimpse of the reasons behind that. The autobiography is a must read as many number of times as you can. Or better to read it slowly and in peace.
And do keep an highlighter with you. On every other page you will find such beautiful observations and teachings that you will want to highlight it to read again.
In short, its not only a must read but a must keep and must cherish book.
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
By J. K. Rowling. Illustrations by Mary GrandPré
759 pages.
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the epic tale of Harry Potter, Harry and Lord Voldemort each prepare for their ultimate encounter. Voldemort takes control of the Ministry of Magic, installs Severus Snape as headmaster at Hogwarts, and sends his Death Eaters across the country to wreak havoc and find Harry. Meanwhile, Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on a desperate quest the length and breadth of Britain, trying to locate and destroy Voldemortï four remaining Horcruxes, the magical objects in which he has hidden parts of his broken soul. They visit the Burrow, Grimmauld Place, the Ministry, Godric�s Hollow, Malfoy Manor, Diagon Alley�But every time they solve one mystery, three more evolve�and not just about Voldemort, but about Dumbledore, and Harry�s own past, and three mysterious objects called the Deathly Hallows. The Hallows are literally things out of a children�s tale, which, if real, promise to make their possessor the �Master of Death;� and they ensnare Harry with their tantalizing claim of invulnerability. It is only after a nigh-unbearable loss that he is brought back to his true purpose, and the trio returns to Hogwarts for the final breathtaking battle between the forces of good and evil. They fight the Death Eaters alongside members of the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore�s Army, the Weasley clan, and the full array of Hogwarts teachers and students. Yet everything turns upon the moment the entire series has been building up to, the same meeting with which our story began: the moment when Harry and Voldemort face each other at last..
reviewed by: sarthak bishi
book no : 8355
class : IX- AIn Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the epic tale of Harry Potter, Harry and Lord Voldemort each prepare for their ultimate encounter. Voldemort takes control of the Ministry of Magic, installs Severus Snape as headmaster at Hogwarts, and sends his Death Eaters across the country to wreak havoc and find Harry. Meanwhile, Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on a desperate quest the length and breadth of Britain, trying to locate and destroy Voldemortï four remaining Horcruxes, the magical objects in which he has hidden parts of his broken soul. They visit the Burrow, Grimmauld Place, the Ministry, Godric�s Hollow, Malfoy Manor, Diagon Alley�But every time they solve one mystery, three more evolve�and not just about Voldemort, but about Dumbledore, and Harry�s own past, and three mysterious objects called the Deathly Hallows. The Hallows are literally things out of a children�s tale, which, if real, promise to make their possessor the �Master of Death;� and they ensnare Harry with their tantalizing claim of invulnerability. It is only after a nigh-unbearable loss that he is brought back to his true purpose, and the trio returns to Hogwarts for the final breathtaking battle between the forces of good and evil. They fight the Death Eaters alongside members of the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore�s Army, the Weasley clan, and the full array of Hogwarts teachers and students. Yet everything turns upon the moment the entire series has been building up to, the same meeting with which our story began: the moment when Harry and Voldemort face each other at last..
GENRE: FICTION
BOOK NO:8393
AUTHOR:JAMES,M.R
FORMAT:PAPERBACK
FORMAT:PAPERBACK
BOOK REVIEWED BY:------------
CLASS: IX-A
I had hoped that I would be scared. I really like to scare myself and laugh about it. When I saw the Orphanage, I couldn't open the bathroom door because I was frozen wondering what was on the other side. After watching Alien at home in the dark, my husband kidded me that they had just landed in our backyard as a roll of thunder broke out. I couldn't move!! And I loved it!But these are Victorian stories and I guess I've never really been scared by a story. They are written in a Victorian fashion, so I love the writing, just not the ghosts. Excuse the extensive quote, but here is the type of writing I am gushing over.
Nothing is more common form in old-fashioned books than the description of the winter fireside, where the aged grandam narrates to the circle of children that hangs on her lips story after story of ghosts and fairies, and inspires her audience with pleasing terror. But we are never allowed to know what the stories were. We hear, indeed, of sheeted spectres with saucer eyes - and still more intriguing - of 'Rawhead and Bloody Bones' (an expression which the Oxford Dictionary traces back to 1550), but the context of these striking images eludes me.
And so on. The stories are worth reading for the language if for nothing else. A few have their finer points because the ghost is something unexpected, but for the most part, you know the ending before you reach it.
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