The Ultimate Book Guide: Over 600 good books for 8-12s
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Ultimate Book Guide: Over 600 good books for 8-12s
By (Author) Daniel Hahn
Edited by Leonie Flynn
Edited by Susan Reuben
Introduction by Anne Fine
Introduction by Anne Fine
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
1st May 2004
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
028.162
Physical Properties
Paperback
288
Width 189mm, Height 234mm
536g
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.
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)
Author Bio
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!
