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X isle
Name: kitty Age 14
22 April 2010;Genre: Adventure
X-Isle would suit Young Adults, both male and female, but is 'grown up' enough to capture the attention of the adult fantasy world. It's fast-paced and thrilling, making it an easily enjoyable read.
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Prisoner of the Inquisition
Name: alice Age 14
22 April 2010;Genre: Books set in the past
It has something for everyone, love, pirates and history. For those that don't like them there are some pretty gruesome executions!
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Philippa Fisher and the Stone Fairy's Promise
Name: persil Age 14
22 April 2010;Genre: Magical Realism
It is a quirky and a fun read for anyone in my opinion between eight and around 12 or 13 years. A girl named phillipa goes on holiday and when spending time with her friend Robyn, she hears a voice on the computer. Soon after this Philippa is at ATC ('above the clouds') with fairies and there are...
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Home
Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;Genre: Friends and family
I think this book is ok. However, my kids think it is the business! They can't articulate exactly why, but they love it. If I rate this for me I would give it 3. If I rate it through the eyes of a 3 and 4 year old I would give it 5. I guess that if I were the author that would be my goal.
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Look What I've Got
Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;Genre: Real life
I specifically like this book as it is such a stunning visual journey and everyone knows a Jeremy, whether you are 3 or 93!!
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The No-No bird
Name: Tara Age 12
27 March 2010;Genre: Animals
A really funny book about a bird that parallels the behaviour of a real life toddler! Its favourite word is, of course, 'No' and it's a great cautionary tale for every small child who is also at the 'No' stage.
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Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;Genre: Adventure
Brilliant! Great illustrations, fantastic verse and an exciting adventure.
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An evening at Alfie's
Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;Genre: Real life
Great familial story about neighbours and friendship with a sense of belonging and community. I love the way Shirley Hughes' books seem to involve everyday people. In this story, Maureen the babysitter is the feminist and they are the safe middle class family. The kids love Alfie books and this...
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The Bad Tempered Ladybird
Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;Genre: Environment
Love the book. It's feisty and really makes the kids listen to the moral and it isn't written in a sickly way.
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Five Minutes Peace
Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;Genre: Humour
Funny, warm and familiar.
