jEANCY, boy, age 12, from Cologne, Germany, on 9th December 2008. Rating: 10/10
When we started reading it, we found it boring. But after Skin started beating Luke we were interested. At the end we loved it. Tom Bowler is really a genius. The sad thing is it would have been better if the dad of luke would still be alive then luke we reader would understand more about what luke is hearing. But how tim bowler wrote the book is still fantastic.
Carla, girl, age 14, from Syndey, Australia, on 7th March 2006. Rating: 8/10
i thought this book was simply amazing! We were told to read it for school. At first i thought it would be a silly book. But as soon as i read the read the first page i couldn't stop reading! I look forward to reaing many other books by Tim Bowler. he was an very imaginitive mind.
ems, girl, age 11, from barnes, United Kingdom, on 6th March 2006. Rating: 9/10
A fantastic book I loved it and would reccomend it to anyone.
Amie, girl, age 14, from London, United Kingdom, on 6th October 2005. Rating: 10/10
I think that Tim bowler is a genius! I read this book and renewed it renewed it again and again. he'smade me appretiate every lttle detail in everything out of ten? 34364876238490 i say. After this I read evry 1 of hs books. genius I say! not even einstein could make me feel that way
Calvin, boy, age 12, from Vancouver, Canada, on 18th September 2005. Rating: 10/10
I think this book is very well written and thought out. My fav. part was when Luke played his piece at the concert that he mostly wrote himself, with part of the music his father 'gave' him. It took me a few hours to finish it. One thing I noticed was that it wasn't paticularly 'hypnotic', that I wasn't 'drawn into' the story. Perhaps it was because I read it in 3 parts. Anyway, it's a decent book, I liked the plot, * * * * stars! :D
bec, girl, age 12, from sydney, Australia, on 17th September 2005. Rating: 7/10
this book was awesome, although, as an avid reader I couldn't honestly say that this was one of the best books I have ever read. However, it did inspire me to take up piano again.
Chelsie, girl, age 11, from victoria, Australia, on 17th September 2005. Rating: 10/10
This book is fab. I'm recommending this book to any one older then 9 years of age. My sister told me to read it because she wanted to share the expirience and her friends had not read it. i decided to give it a quick glance, my sister caught me reading the first page and started screaming. I didn't want to let her down so i read it. I have read the whole book now and i love it. I thank my sister for recommending this book to me so yeah. Thanx.
Gracelyn, girl, age 13, from victoria, Australia, on 9th September 2005. Rating: 10/10
This book is the best! i have never read anything so moving. it makes you feel like your part of the story. I recommend this book to everyone! I haven't read any of Tim Bowler's other books but after reading this i am sure they will be great. I like the way Tim Bowler describes the story. every bit is as good as the rest! The creativity in this book is great too. i wish i could write like him!
[Anonymous], girl, age 12, from toronto, Canada, on 4th August 2005. Rating: 9/10
This book was reaaly the best book i've ever read, i have read few books with teenage love but not like this. It is very emotional, full of love and i especially like how tim bowler puts a creative suspense and horror of how skin and the gang beat him up, it really gives a sense of horror and sadness. This book could be bad for some younger readers, especially at some few sentence, but it is worth while read this GREAT book.
Deborah, girl, age 13, from Alicante, Spain, on 2nd August 2005. Rating: 9/10
The problems that a teenage genius has are telled in this amazing thriller.I adore this book.
ELLEN, girl, age 11, from LISBURN, United Kingdom, on 23rd July 2005. Rating: 10/10
STARSEEKER WAS A BRILLIANT BOOK.THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ.IF I HADN'T FOUND THAT BOOK IN WATERSTONES MY BOOKSHELF WOULDN'T BE THE SAME.I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE.
Sarah, girl, age 12, from Yorkshire, United Kingdom, on 16th July 2005. Rating: 10/10
This is the best book I have ever read. It is strong and full of emotion. I love the way Tim Bowler involves the character of the forest in his writing. Definately my sort of book and I will look out for more books by Bowler.
jenny, girl, age 11, from scotland, United Kingdom, on 3rd May 2005. Rating:
This is the best book I have ever read and thats saying something! It was really moving and unique. I simply loved it!
Roxy, girl, age 14, from Coleraine, United Kingdom, on 23rd April 2005. Rating: 10/10
Totally the best book EVER! I read this book for the first time when i borrowed it in the library. When I returned it, I just missed it so much that I bought it to keep so that I could treasure it forever. It's been my favourite book since. Starseeker has such a brilliant plot and a moving storyline. You just can't get enough of it!
Christopher Kalcov, boy, age 11, from London, United Kingdom, on 18th April 2005. Rating: 10/10
An absolutely amazing book. The best book I've ever read. A mixture of all emotions makes it a truly fantastic book. Tim Bowler is my favourite author and his childhood is practically like mine. Starseeker is definately the best book that he has written so far and I hope he continues to write more breath-taking stories.
Tallulah, girl, age 14, from paris, France, on 28th March 2005. Rating: 10/10
I really loved this book! It is my favorite of all Tim Bowler's work because of the realistic way all the issues are treated. The relationships are really worked on and the characters are so life-like! When you finish the book, you get upset because you feel you know the characters so well that its like your leaving a friend you know you will never see again! All the ingredients of a great book!
matty, boy, age 14, from telford, United Kingdom, on 22nd March 2005. Rating: 8/10
I think this book is a decent one for it has a good story line which is a vitle point in a book. It has alot of descriptive writting espesially the way it describes the sound that luke hears, also the way in wich it gets you to like the charecters. Thogh it dose not let you know what happens after to his mother and roger yet i think it still will leave the reader wanting more. I recommned this book to all ages, including the old.
Melissa, girl, age 12, from -, United Kingdom, on 23rd December 2004. Rating: 10/10
I simply adore classical music, and sometimes I think that I can hear sounds too, but not really like in the book. I play the piano too, you see, and I do believe that I'm gifted in it. I've just done my grade five, but I definitely didn't do as well as Luke would have done. It was lovely. I was totally entranced by Starseeker and was reading it until 4:00am last night/morning. Nothing could stop me from reading it, and it was so mystifying, reading through the book of mysterious events happening to a mysterious boy. I totally recommend it, 100%!
[Anonymous], girl, age 11, from London, United Kingdom, on 8th December 2004. Rating: 9/10
Starseeker is a great book and it really makes you feel as if you are there watching it all happen. I know everyone says that but in this book it's actually true. You feel as if you have known the characters and shared experiences with them, which you have if you have read it. Starseeker is one of my favourite books ever, and that's saying something!
[Anonymous], girl, age 17, from Australia, on 7th December 2004. Rating:
Has anyone read Mondays are REd by Nicola Morgan? It's also about a boy with synaesthesia, but is more or less a psychological thriller/fantasy cross. The writing is far more poetic than Starseeker and the plot more gripping because it plays around with the nature of reality.
Claire, girl, age 14, from Geneva, Switzerland, on 1st November 2004. Rating: 10/10
We have library lessons at school and my teacher told me I should read this one and I just love it! it's becaume my favortie book ever. Honestly. You must read it.
Hira, girl, age 14, from london, United Kingdom, on 25th October 2004. Rating: 1/10
a friend lent me this book. i didnt think it would be all that interesting but as the story progressed i found myself caught up in it as if i were Luke(the main character. It was really fascinating with a touch of magic and also adventure. it contains real life situations such as bullying and family problems. this is an excellent book and i would advise it to anyone between the ages of 9 and 15.
Lucky, girl, age 13, from London, United Kingdom, on 12th September 2004. Rating: 9/10
This is a really, really good book. It's about a boy named Luke, who can play the piano because he has good hands. Since he has good hands, Skin and his gang use Luke to find this box in mrs Little's house. The people all hate mrs little because she's very ugly. Luke discovers there is something very unexpected in the house. Read on to find out more. It is so good! The characters are great in the story! Especially the mother because she kind and understands about Luke.
