Children's Books I've Enjoyed Reading

A Listmania! list by Chrestomanci (UK)
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Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure
1.  Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure by Michael Hoeye
The list author says:
  "A great bedtime book with bite-size chapters. Wonderful Character with hilarious names. This is the best talking mouse book ever! Be sure to get the sequel too."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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The Keys to the Kingdom (1) - Mister Monday
2.  The Keys to the Kingdom (1) - Mister Monday by Garth Nix
The list author says:
  "A fast moving fantasy story; never predictable. Highly recommended!"
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

Journey to the River Sea
3.  Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
The list author says:
  "A true classic in the style of Frances Hodgson Burnett. A cross between 'A Little Princess' and 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' set in the Amazon!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

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Holes (Cascades)
4.  Holes (Cascades) by Louis Sachar
The list author says:
  "A wonderfully quirky story for boys! Cannot recommend enough."
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (551 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Piratica
5.  Piratica by Tanith Lee
The list author says:
  "Wonderfully written. A whimsical taste of life on the high seas!"
£9.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Pure Dead Magic
6.  Pure Dead Magic by Debi Gliori
The list author says:
  "First of a Fantastic Trilogy. Utterly hilarious; The Borgias meets Monarch of the Glen. Read the sequels too - you won't be disappointed."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents: A Story of Discworld. For young Readers (Discworld Novels)
7.  The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents: A Story of Discworld. For young Readers (Discworld Novels) by Sir Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "A wry twist on the Pied Piper. Great characters! Never have talking rats been so funny."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)

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Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Puffin Modern Classics)
8.  Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Puffin Modern Classics) by Robert O'Brien
The list author says:
  "If you enjoyed The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents,  you'll love this earlier classic!"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

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The Amulet of Samarkand (Amulet Trilogy)
9.  The Amulet of Samarkand (Amulet Trilogy) by Jonathan Stroud
The list author says:
  "A gloriously witty fantasy book told from two very different viewpoints."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

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The Thief Lord
10.  The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
The list author says:
  "A strange little story set in Venice. Full of atmosphere and charm."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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The Secret of Platform 13
11.  The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson
The list author says:
  "A magical story for 7 - 9 year-olds. Delightful! Full of humour and wonderful characters."
£3.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

City of Masks (Stravaganza)
12.  City of Masks (Stravaganza) by Mary Hoffman
The list author says:
  "This book and its splendid sequel will make you want to visit Italy!"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: "The Bad Beginning", "The Reptile Room", "The Wide Window", "The Miserable Mill"
13.  A Series of Unfortunate Events: "The Bad Beginning", "The Reptile Room", "The Wide Window", "The Miserable Mill" by Lemony Snicket
The list author says:
  "Mr Snicket's books are wonderfully witty. If you haven't read them, these 4 are a great buy!"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Pirates! (Teen's Top 10 (Awards))
14.  Pirates! (Teen's Top 10 (Awards)) by Celia Rees
The list author says:
  "A fantastic adventure story for 12 -15 year-old girls."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Artemis Fowl
15.  Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
The list author says:
  "The first is possibly the best - but the sequels a good too. High-tech fairies, Bond-style gadgets and  rapier wit!"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Spindle's End
16.  Spindle's End by Robin McKinley
The list author says:
  "Epic treatment of a familiar fairytale."
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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The Wee Free Men (Discworld Novel)
17.  The Wee Free Men (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Great fun! The perfect way to introduce younger readers to Pratchett."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

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The Merlin Conspiracy
18.  The Merlin Conspiracy by Diana Wynne Jones
The list author says:
  "Epic fantasy. Especially liked the elephant!"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Matilda
19.  Matilda by Roald Dahl
The list author says:
  "Perhaps Kids' books have grown up these last few years - but this is still a splendidly funny read!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)

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Tom's Midnight Garden (Puffin Books)
20.  Tom's Midnight Garden (Puffin Books) by Philippa Pearce
The list author says:
  "The least frightening, yet most enchanting ghost story ever."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism
21.  Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng
The list author says:
  "Very funny story for 8 - 9 year-old girls. Some good twists. Sequel is similar but less good."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Beauty
22.  Beauty by Robin McKinley
The list author says:
  "A delightful re-telling of Beauty and the beast."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines Quartet)
23.  Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines Quartet) by Philip Reeve
The list author says:
  "Wonderful characters, who seem real because they are neither totally bad or completely good!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

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The Ogre Downstairs
24.  The Ogre Downstairs by Diana Wynne Jones
The list author says:
  "Diana Wynne Jones at her very best."
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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