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Non-Fiction / Poetry / Jokes
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Go Ask Alice By Alice
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Comment from Reader:
I liked the fact that is was someones real diary and gives you an insight into what she was going through. Who would you recommend it to?: Older teens Naomi gave it  06/09
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Animal Jokes
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Comment from Reader:
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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My 1950s home By Karen Bryant-Mole
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Comment from Reader:
I liked the way it was set out and the kind of information that was in it.. Who would you recommend it to?: My teacher at school and some pupils. Teri-Anne (9) gave it 04/09
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I'd rather be a footballer - the very best of Paul Cookson
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Start to knit by Alison Dupernex
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Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank edited by Otto Frank
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Comment from Reader:
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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Comment from Reader:
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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Comment from Reader:
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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Fold-and-fly paper airplanes By Franco Pavarin and Luciano Spaggiari
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Comment from Reader:
I liked the book because I enjoy making them. The way the writing was set out. Who would you recommend it to? School pupils Ryan (8) gave it 04/09
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Gorilla by Ian Redmond
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Comment from Reader:
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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Making cards by Fiona Watt
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Comment from Reader:What is the book about?: Different kinds of cards and how to make them Why did you like it?: I love like making things and I really enjoyed this book. It was fun! Who would you recommend it to?: My Friend Kim Courtney (9) gave it 2/09
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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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Check the catalogue to find out what this book is about and where to find it.
Comments from Reader: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 8 and above Megan (9) gave it 8/08 Choe (11) gave it 8/08
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Tutankhamun by Bill Price
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Check the catalogue to find out what this book is about and where to find it.
Comment from Reader: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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