The Ultimate Book Guide: Over 600 Good Books for 8-12s (Ultimate Book Guides)

The Ultimate Book Guide: Over 600 Good Books for 8-12s (Ultimate Book Guides)

by Anne Fine (Introduction), Daniel Hahn (Editor), Leonie Flynn (Editor), Anne Fine (Introduction), Daniel Hahn (Editor), Anne Fine (Introduction), Daniel Hahn (Editor), Susan Reuben (Editor)

Synopsis

WITH THIS BOOK, 8-12s WILL NEVER AGAIN CRY, 'WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?' The only reference needed - a fully 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. Illustrated with newly commissioned artwork, and book covers.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 27 Feb 2004

ISBN 10: 0713667184
ISBN 13: 9780713667189
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Contributors include the hottest names in children's books today. The cover has been illustrated by Nick Sharratt, famous for his brilliant covers for Jacqueline Wilson and Jeremy Strong's books. Book includes totally original celebrity quotes, revealing the childhood favourites of stars such as: Lenny Henry, Eddie Murphy, Sarah Ferguson, Harry Enfield, Mel C and Anneka Rice. This is the only children's book guide written specifically for children themselves. The opinionated, witty tone is often irreverent and always child-friendly throughout. Also includes reviews and illustrations by 8-12s themselves, as well as the results of our exclusive 'Top Tens' readers' poll - to which we had over 1,500 responses. Dedicated website www.ultimatebookguide.com to go live in December 03 and will be a way of updating the content and allowing readers to interact with the editors and each other.

Media 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 a librarian in a boys' school and Susan works as a commissioning editor at Egmont. All three are extremely well-connected in the children's book world!