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)
The Ultimate Book Guide is the only reference needed - a fully up-to-date guide to the best children's books around - from classics to newly released titles. 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. The Ultimate Book Guide includes book covers of many featured titles.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: 2
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 01 Feb 2009
ISBN 10: 1408104385
ISBN 13: 9781408104385
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: The Ultimate Book Guide won the Blue Peter Best Book Award in 2004 and the National Literary Association WOW! award. The Ultimate Book Guide includes the hottest names in children's books today, as well as 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. It includes reviews by 8-12 year-olds and the results of a national poll of children's favourite books. This updated second edition of the Ultimate Book Guide follows the success of the first Ultimate Book Guide. The Ultimate Book Guides are a well-established brand, which includes the Ultimate First Book Guide and the Ultimate Teen Book Guide. A dedicated website www.ultimatebookguide.com allows readers to interact with the editors and each other. It includes a quiz and a reader's poll, keeping the books right up to the minute.