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The Shadow Of The Wind
1.  The Shadow Of The Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The list author says:
  "A beautifully written book with many narratives. Lots of twists and turns through its setting, plot and characterisation. A great message looking at the relationship bwt reader and book."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (539 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Book Thief
2.  The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The list author says:
  "A goldmine of a story set in WW2 from the perspective of Death. Death's descriptions of the world around him are both astounding and moving as you see the story of the main character through his eyes."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (780 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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The Wolves in the Walls
3.  The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "I have used this book with all ages, abilities as it perfectly explores the relationship between words and pictures. It also is rich in its interpretations of both the imaginative and real life world."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Skellig
4.  Skellig by David Almond
The list author says:
  "A powerful book with many themes. The relationship between Michael and Skellig opens up much disucssion and is a great forum for drama work."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (197 customer reviews)

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Noughts and Crosses
5.  Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman
The list author says:
  "Any book written by this author has been fantastic to use in the classroom. She writes in different styles which creates rich and varied interpetations. Issues in today's society from dif perspective."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (347 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

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His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
6.  His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "I have used these books with varied ages and abilities and it has never ceased to be a valuable book. It is written on so many different levels with several narratives and stories working together."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (263 customer reviews)

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Private Peaceful
7.  Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
The list author says:
  "A wonderful story to use alongside WW1 poetry. It offers affevtive learning and identification with young soldiers discussed when studying the poetry."
£3.58   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)

Bambert's Book of Missing Stories
8.  Bambert's Book of Missing Stories by Reinhardt Jung
The list author says:
  "This book is a wonderful story made up of many little ones. I have often used it to model story - mood, setting and character building. Good for comprehension too."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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The Works: Every Kind of Poem You Will Ever Need at School
9.  The Works: Every Kind of Poem You Will Ever Need at School by Paul Cookson
The list author says:
  "Fantastic book with many types of poems for all your needs! Great to use when modelling composition."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
10.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The list author says:
  "This offers great insight into autism asking the reader to step outside their world in order to understand someone else's. A great mystery to see who did it!"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (746 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Autism/ASD/Aspergers 9 25 days ago
Genre of The Book 2 22 Mar 2012
e-book contains many errors. 0 10 Aug 2011
Wanted...another great read like shadow of the wind... 5 14 Jun 2011
George - book about a rabbit 4 9 Jun 2011
Genre of The Book 1 7 May 2011
The Book Thief versions? 0 3 Mar 2011
Genre of The Book 3 21 Jan 2011
Downloading 1 4 Jan 2011
Downloading 0 27 Dec 2010
young adult reading list suggestions 0 19 Feb 2010
Sad Ending 0 3 Feb 2010
 
   

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Z. L. Ratcliffe "Myron" (UK)
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Qualifications: Teacher of English and Literacy
Last updated: 01/07/2007
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