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Non-Fiction / Poetry / Jokes/Non-fiction from the adult section
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Animal Jokes
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What is it about?: Animal jokes Why did you like it?: I don't Who would you recommend it to?: Joke lovers Izzy (10) gave it  5/08
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Evil intentions by Nick Arnold
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Lots of science with nasty, squishy bits! What is it about?: It is about inventions throughout history. Why did you like it?: It is really funny! Who would you recommend it to?: Anyone who likes Horrible Science. Ryan (11) gave it  12/07
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Anne Frank's Diary by Anne Frank edited by Otto Frank
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What is it about?: this book is about a girl who is in hiding and shares her feelings about her life in hiding. this book is an emotional reminder of the cruel days of war.Why did you like it?: It was a wonderful story about a girl who sufferd while in hiding from the nazi soldiers and it was very emotional Who would you recommend it to?: ages 11 and up or those who like hisorical books on events in history Mary (11) gave it  .......4/08
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Female action figures by Peter Gray
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What is it about?: drawing Magna Why did you like it?: because it gave me good tips on how to draw and improve my anime drawings Who would you recommend it to?: everyone who wants to draw good art Katie(12) gave it  5/08
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Who's been sleeping in my porridge by Colin McNaughton
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What is it about?: it was a poem book. Its got very funny poems in it Why did you like it?: because its funny Who would you recommend it to?: my friend Lottie Sophie (8) gave it  7/08
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Gorilla by Ian Redmond
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What is it about?:It was everything you need to know about gorillas. Like what they look like and there is even one with monkeys on. It also says what they eat. Why did you like it?: Because I like monkeys Who would you recommend it to?: Anyone who likes monkeys Phoebe(7) gave it  10/08
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Jacky Daydream by Jacqueline Wilson
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Why did you like it?: I don't really know. It is Just the kind of book that pulls you into it. Who would you recommend it to?: People who like learning about peoples lives and non-fiction books. Elizabeth (10) gave it  1/08
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Non-fiction from the adult section that you've enjoyed
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Marley and me by John Grogan
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What is it about?: 2 people buy a little labrador at the age of 3 weeks and when they do it they do a scare test by ratteling the cage and the pup doesn't back away , so they buy it . Only on chapter 3 , but good so far !! Why did you like it?: Because I like dogs myself so I like the book !!!! Who would you recommend it to?: Age 11 Age 8 and above younger version - Marley a dog like no other by John Grogan Megan (9) gave it  8/08 What is it about?: 2 people buying a little puppy at the age of 3 weeks and they do a scare by shaking the cage to see if he backs away and he doesn't . Very good book. I am enjoying it very much and only on chapter 5 ! Why did you like it?: because I love dogs myself and I love reading abuot dogs ! Who would you recommend it to? Ages 11 Ages 8 & above - Younger Version -Marley a dog like no other by John Grogan Choe (11) gave it  8/08
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Tutankhamun by Bill Price
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What is it about?: The Pharoahs before and after King Tut died. Its believed that King Tut died of infection to the left leg. They found this out by finding a hunting chariot and clothing also an injury to the leg Why did you like it?: Because I love to learn history about certain things, and how they do their funerals. Who would you recommend it to?: A friend who likes King Tut Matthew (9) gave it  7/08
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Western diesels by J A M Vaughan
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What is it about?: The book is about the class 52 western diesels trains.The story reflects back to 1961 when they were first made.(In the 1979 the western was scrapped) Why did you like it?: I like it because it has the full story of these trains dating back to 1961. Who would you recommend it to?: i would recomend the book to every train enthusiasts in the UK. Tim (11) gave it  9/08
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