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Goodstuff book recommendations            
Beginner Readers            
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.

Younger Readers

The BFG by Roald Dahl
The BFG
By Roald Dahl

Comment from Reader:
What is the book about?: It is a fantastical book - loads of my friends love this book because it's funny and I have the same opinion
Why did you like it?: Because this book the BFG is funny
Who would you recommend it to?: 8 year olds and upwards
Paris (10) gave it Three Stars       01/10
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The Twits
By Roald dahl

Comment from Reader:
Why did you like it?: Because it was funny
Who would you recommend it to?: Everyone
Heather (11) gave it Three Stars       08/09
Revolting Wedding by Mary Hooper
The Revolting Wedding
By Mary Hooper

Comment from Reader:
What is the book about?: It's about a girl called Katie and her sister is getting married. Katie has a friend called Flicka
Why did you like it?: Because it was very secret and I like those sorts of books
Who would you recommend it to?: Everyone
Charlotte (8) gave it Three Stars       09/09
The Worst Witch Saves the Day
The Worst Witch Saves the Day
By Jill Murphy

Comment from Reader:
What is the book about?: This book is about a witch which has lots of trouble in school
Why did you like it?: Because of all the excitement
Who would you recommend it to?: 5 - 10 year olds
Saffron (9) gave it Three Stars         10/09

further information

Contact: Development Team
Phone: 0116 305 3820
E-mail: developmentteam@leics.gov.uk
Last Updated:
16 March 2010
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