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Binny for Short by Hilary McKay (view source)
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But this isn't in any way a sad or frightening book. Death is part of life, regrettable but nonetheless natural, and what the reader takes away from the story is a lasting impression of warmth, wit and good humour. There is an unhappy family in the book, but only because they haven't yet learned how to listen to each other, and Binny's mother and siblings demonstrate a close and cheerful affection which many readers will envy. There are problems, of course, but the author handles them with gentle delicacy, and she is always careful to show the funny side of every situation too. This book is optimistic, clever, beautifully written and very, very amusing. It really is a book you shouldn't miss.
Hilary McKay is one of those special authors whose books appeal to a wide age-range of readers from about eight to eighteen and beyond. Bookbag particularly recommends [[Forever Rose (Casson Family) by Hilary McKay|Forever Rose]], and [[The Exiles by Hilary McKay|The Exiles]], both of which look at families with wit, fondness and wisdom. And we have [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hilary McKay|an interview ]] with the author herself on the website, too.
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