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|summary=Wonderful end to a wonderful series. Nuff said. Don't miss it! | |summary=Wonderful end to a wonderful series. Nuff said. Don't miss it! | ||
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|summary=A beautiful road trip-come-fable-come-quest novel, in Rosoff's trademark understated but vivid and romantic style. The journeys are physical and emotional, and this book will appeal to a wide range of readers. | |summary=A beautiful road trip-come-fable-come-quest novel, in Rosoff's trademark understated but vivid and romantic style. The journeys are physical and emotional, and this book will appeal to a wide range of readers. | ||
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|summary=A powerful account of life in fifteenth century Spain, full of passion, violence and courage. | |summary=A powerful account of life in fifteenth century Spain, full of passion, violence and courage. | ||
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|summary= If you don't mind the slow start and loads of confusing philosophizing, there are some thrills and edge-of-your seat suspense to be had later on. | |summary= If you don't mind the slow start and loads of confusing philosophizing, there are some thrills and edge-of-your seat suspense to be had later on. | ||
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|summary=Gorgeous coming-of-age novel set in Zimbabwe in a time of political upheaval. Both compelling and thought-provoking, it'll stay with them long after they've finished reading. | |summary=Gorgeous coming-of-age novel set in Zimbabwe in a time of political upheaval. Both compelling and thought-provoking, it'll stay with them long after they've finished reading. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:00, 30 January 2024
Winner
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Review ofMonsters of Men (Chaos Walking) by Patrick NessWonderful end to a wonderful series. Nuff said. Don't miss it! Full Review |
The Shortlist
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Review ofThe Bride's Farewell by Meg RosoffA beautiful road trip-come-fable-come-quest novel, in Rosoff's trademark understated but vivid and romantic style. The journeys are physical and emotional, and this book will appeal to a wide range of readers. Full Review |
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Review ofPrisoner of the Inquisition by Theresa BreslinA powerful account of life in fifteenth century Spain, full of passion, violence and courage. Full Review |
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Review ofWhite Crow by Marcus SedgwickIf you don't mind the slow start and loads of confusing philosophizing, there are some thrills and edge-of-your seat suspense to be had later on. Full Review |
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Review ofOut of Shadows by Jason WallaceGorgeous coming-of-age novel set in Zimbabwe in a time of political upheaval. Both compelling and thought-provoking, it'll stay with them long after they've finished reading. Full Review |
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