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The Ultimate Book Guide: Over 600 good books for 8-12s

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Ultimate Book Guide: Over 600 good books for 8-12s
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Daniel Hahn
Edited by Leonie Flynn
Edited by Susan Reuben
Introduction by Anne Fine
Introduction by Anne Fine
SeriesUltimate Book Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 189
ISBN/Barcode 9780713667189
ClassificationsDewey:028.162
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Illustrations B&W line + book covers

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publication Date 27 February 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

With this book, 8-12 year-olds should never again cry, "What will I read next?" This is an up-to-date guide to the best children's books around - from classics to titles published to the end of 2003. The funny, friendly and frank recommendations have been personally written for children by many of their favourite and best-known authors including Anthony Horowitz, Jacqueline Wilson, David Almond, Celia Rees, Darren Shan and Dick King-Smith. Each entry is cross-referenced to other books that readers are bound to enjoy. Plus, there are features on the most popular subjects around, including fantasy, animal stories, school stories and adventure.

Author Biography

Daniel is a freelance writer, translator and editor; Leonie is alibrarian in a boys' school and Susan works as a commissioning editorat Egmont. All three are extremely well-connected in the children'sbook world!

Reviews

" this is a wonderful treasure trove of ideas for reading for children."A wonderful resource which should help to ensure that children read what they enjoy and enjoy what they read." The Good Book Guide (March 2006)