Ama's favourite books - children's, fantasy and fiction

A Listmania! list by Amaaduma (Sheffield, London)
 
The Elvenbane (Halfblood Chronicles)
1.  The Elvenbane (Halfblood Chronicles) by Andre Norton
The list author says:
  "a fantastic introduction to fantasy with an excellent sequel"
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Bet Me
2.  Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
The list author says:
  "the absolute best that chick lit has to offer"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Welcome to Temptation
3.  Welcome to Temptation by Jenny Crusie
The list author says:
  "another gem from a truly stunning author who understands what women find sexy"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Alanna, the First Adventure (Song of the Lioness)
4.  Alanna, the First Adventure (Song of the Lioness) by Tamora Pierce
The list author says:
  "a fab introduction to an author who writes excellent fantasy books for children"
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

Persuasion (Penguin Classics)
5.  Persuasion (Penguin Classics) by Jane Austen
The list author says:
  "My favourite story adn a really easy to read Austen"
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

Pride and Prejudice (Oxford World's Classics)
6.  Pride and Prejudice (Oxford World's Classics) by Jane Austen
The list author says:
  "Beautiful prose, excellent descriptions and famously wonderful characters"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (228 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback
7.  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "My favourite Harry Potter - a tale of adventure, mistaken guilt and discovery"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (680 customer reviews)

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Good in Bed
8.  Good in Bed by Jennifer Weiner
The list author says:
  "More excellent chick lit"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next)
9.  The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next) by Jasper Fforde
The list author says:
  "This quirky fictional novel blew my socks off, especially excellent if you've read Jane Eyre"
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Can You Keep A Secret?
10.  Can You Keep A Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
The list author says:
  "A cute, sweet, touching introduction to chick lit"
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (281 customer reviews)

Thud!: A Discworld Novel
11.  Thud!: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "A fabulously funny book from a famous author who caters for men and women."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)

Going Postal: A Discworld Novel
12.  Going Postal: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Wonderful characterisation, gripping plot and loads of laugh-out-loud moments"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)

A Hat Full of Sky: (Discworld Novel 32) (Discworld Novels)
13.  A Hat Full of Sky: (Discworld Novel 32) (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Another gem from Terry Pratchet, ostentatiously for children, but another must read"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

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Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance cycle)
14.  Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance cycle) by Christopher Paolini
The list author says:
  "Fabulous fantasy novel, excellent, gripping and moving."
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (267 customer reviews)

Northern Lights (His Dark Materials)
15.  Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "A classic but well worth reading. A mystical tale of adventure, friendship, loyalty and discovery."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (780 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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Nigella Bites
16.  Nigella Bites by Nigella Lawson
The list author says:
  "Every christmas for the last 7 years, my mum has made Nigella's christmas ham - it'd truly delicious, try it"
£13.00   Used & New from: £1.78
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews)

Fugitive Pieces
17.  Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels
The list author says:
  "A beautiful book split into two sections"
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
18.  Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres
The list author says:
  "Read this book now! I've never laughed so much so early in a book."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (333 customer reviews)

The Tales of the Otori Trilogy
19.  The Tales of the Otori Trilogy by Lian Hearn
The list author says:
  "Thrilling novel about a boy in Japan, well worth reading"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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The Shadow of August
20.  The Shadow of August by Sue Welford
The list author says:
  "One of the best children's novels ever written"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 26/12/2007
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