Great Kids Books For Adult Readers

A Listmania! list by Opus (UK)
 
Harry Potter Boxed Set
1.  Harry Potter Boxed Set by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "Magic...literally ! A chance to go back to those early reader days when opening a book was always exciting and magical ! This series deserves all the praise it recieves and is a must read....!"
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His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
2.  His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "A really thought provoking trilogy that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. The storylines and characters often come to mind long after reading and the ending will stay with you a long time."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (263 customer reviews)

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The Hobbit
3.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "OK...ok ! Call me a light-weight if you will but I never did get around to the whole Lord of the Rings thing BUT this is Tolkein for me, a glorious adventure to be savoured."
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The Wish List
4.  The Wish List by Eoin Colfer
The list author says:
  "the best of this authors books in my opinion - I didnt see the brilliance of the Artemis Fowl series at all but this heaven vs hell novel is a great read !"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

The Wee Free Men: (Discworld Novel 30) (Discworld Novels)
5.  The Wee Free Men: (Discworld Novel 30) (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "READ IT ...like all Pratchett books (except Eric...), you wont be disapointed - and you'll be less vulnerable to the wee Nac Mac Feegle"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

A Hat Full of Sky
6.  A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Fighting, magic and rowdy blue guys with ginger hair and a taste for alcohol....a Pratchett 'kids book' at its best"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

Back Home (Puffin Books)
7.  Back Home (Puffin Books) by Michelle Magorian
The list author says:
  "An excellent author able to make you care about characters in unfamiliar situations. Paints an evocative picture of the past without a history lesson added on !"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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The Machine Gunners
8.  The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall
The list author says:
  "A classic and one of the best WW2 experience books from a childs perspective - real kids not your little darlings !"
£3.17   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance cycle)
9.  Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance cycle) by Christopher Paolini
The list author says:
  "A remarkable and enjoyable 'boy meets dragon' adventure ..let your imagination go and feel the dragon's wings beat"
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (267 customer reviews)

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (Flare Original Novel)
10.  A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (Flare Original Novel) by Alice Childress
The list author says:
  "I read this years ago and wasn't sure if the impact would still be there years on ....it IS. The frightening reality of teen drug addiction exposed..."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Noughts and Crosses
11.  Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman
The list author says:
  "...excellent, fresh and not to be missed - dont let the 'kids fiction' status of this novel put you off"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (347 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

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Sabriel
12.  Sabriel by Garth Nix
The list author says:
  "Brilliant - it's that simple ! Let yourself relax into Nix's world and go with the easy flow - outstanding 1st book in trilogy !"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Earthsea Quartet: "A Wizard Of Earthsea"; "The Tombs of Atuan"; "The Farthest Shore"; "Tehanu" (Puffin Books)
13.  The Earthsea Quartet: "A Wizard Of Earthsea"; "The Tombs of Atuan"; "The Farthest Shore"; "Tehanu" (Puffin Books) by Ursula Le Guin
The list author says:
  "Put aside an entire weekend to become immersed - you wont regret it !"
£7.69   Used & New from: £3.54
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

The Neverending Story (Puffin Books)
14.  The Neverending Story (Puffin Books) by Michael Ende
The list author says:
  "Oh how I envied Bastian when I was young - to 'fall' into the book you're reading, to become part of it -a true READER'S fantasy"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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