Books for Kids and Teens Set in North London

A Listmania! list by Candy Gourlay "Author of TALL STORY" (London)
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About a Boy
1.  About a Boy by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "Nick Hornby's got to top the list of books set in North London - they're funny too. About a Boy has got to be one of my favourites."
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A Long Way Down
2.  A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "Hilarious. About five attempted suicides. Set on a tall building that might just be Archway Tower"
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When I Was Joe
3.  When I Was Joe by Keren David
The list author says:
  "Every teenager dreams of re-inventing himself as a cooler, older teenager. But for Joe, the dream soon becomes a nightmare."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Almost True
4.  Almost True by Keren David
The list author says:
  "Gripping sequel to When I Was Joe - Sussex co-stars with North London"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Owl And The Pussycat
5.  The Owl And The Pussycat by Ian Beck
The list author says:
  "We-ell ... Edward Lear lived just off the Holloway Road."
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Henry Tumour (Definitions)
6.  Henry Tumour (Definitions) by Anthony McGowan
The list author says:
  "Anthony McGowan's a North Londoner. So there must be a touch of the Holloway Road in this one."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Enemy
7.  The Enemy by Charlie Higson
The list author says:
  "Charlie Higson's zombie caper has the kids holed up in Waitrose and Morrisons."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Dick Whittington: Ladybird Tales
8.  Dick Whittington: Ladybird Tales by Ladybird
The list author says:
  "If you walk up Highgate Hill, just beyond Archway, you will find a small statue of Dick Whittington's cat allegedly where Dick heard the bells of Bow calling him."
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Finding Violet Park
9.  Finding Violet Park by Jenny Valentine
The list author says:
  "Jenny Valentine's debut offering - beautifully written, well drawn characters with a socko, sad funny ending! i highly recommend it."
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Broken Soup
10.  Broken Soup by Jenny Valentine
The list author says:
  "Charming, heart rending, sensitive. Another Jenny Valentine triumph. Read everything she writes!"
£3.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Candy Gourlay "Author of TALL STORY" (London)
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Qualifications: Currently writing a teen novel set on the Holloway Road
Last updated: 03/05/2010
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