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Oh, What a Lovely War?

Advantages: Thought provoking, well written and a story that needs to be told.
Disadvantages: An uncomfortable subject matter.

Some books wouldn't have been written several years ago! Some books deal with subjects that make some people feel uncomfortable. This is one of those books - Cowards; The True Story of Men Who Refused to Fight is a story of the First World War. It does ...

tange 18.02.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Cowards - Marcus Sedgwick

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Harry Potters Textbook!

Advantages: Great book, For A Great Cause, FAB!
Disadvantages: Short

Well with all my school work at the moment, it is nice to have a little look at what school work is like for Witches And Wizards. Us poor muggles have to go through the same exams as as the Hogwarts students (Even if they are in different subjects!) So in ...

scotlandizdabest 16.12.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Comic Relief: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Harry Potter's Schoolbooks) - Newt Scamander

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Who wants a cuddle?

Advantages: Simple, easy to follow story and lovely illustrations
Disadvantages: A bit expensive at full price

Overview I bought this book in January 2007 for my 2 ½ year old son just before he went into hospital. Although it was a traumatic experience this book proved to be a real hit and has remained so for the last year or so. It's a simple book which woul ...

vickigroth 10.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Cuddle! - Beth Shoshan

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Cloud Wolf

Advantages: Amazing Pictures, Captivating Words
Disadvantages: It ended far too quickly!

Cloud Wolf is the prequel to the popular EDGE Chronicles. It is short, but sweet, and, at only £1, it's a bargain! It tells of a boy called Quintinius Verginix, son of a Sky-Pirate captain. The young pirate is soon thrust into a dangerous sky battle, a ...

DRApocalypse 11.10.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Cloud Wolf - Paul Stewart

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Cloud Wolf

Advantages: Inexpensive and captivating taster.
Disadvantages: Could be slightly longer.

Cloud Wolf is a great book and perfect for getting children and young teens into reading! The story follows a teenager called Quint, aspiring sky pirate and brave warrior. In this short book, we are introduced to a brave new hero who one day wishes to be ...

jokihughes 17.03.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Cloud Wolf - Paul Stewart

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