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Books recommended by our library staff show this symbol Library staff recommended!
Give them a try and tell us what you think!  If you have read any other books that you really liked, tell us about them too.

Non-Fiction / Poetry / Jokes/Non-fiction from the adult section

Book Jacket Title & Author Reviews
book jacket Animal Jokes
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 one star      5/08
book jacket
Evil intentions
by Nick Arnold
Library staff recommended!
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 Three Stars      12/07
Diary of Anne Frank
Anne Frank's Diary
by Anne Frank edited by Otto Frank
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 Three Stars.......4/08
Female action figures
Female action figures
by Peter Gray

Library staff recommended!

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 Three Stars       5/08
book jacket
Who's been sleeping in my porridge
by Colin McNaughton
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 Three Stars       7/08
book jacket
Gorilla
by Ian Redmond
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 Three Stars       10/08
Jacky Daydream by Jacqueline Wilson
Jacky Daydream
by Jacqueline Wilson
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 Three Stars       1/08

Non-fiction from the adult section that you've enjoyed

book jacket
Marley and me
by John Grogan
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 Three Stars       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 Three Stars       8/08
book jacket
Tutankhamun
by Bill Price
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 two stars       7/08
 
Western diesels
by J A M Vaughan
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 Three Stars        9/08

further information

Contact: Reader Development Team
Telephone: 0116 267 8030/8031/8013
E-mail: rdt@leics.gov.uk
Last Updated:
29 October 2008
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