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'Eminently readable' --Angels and Urchins (March 2009)
' The ultimate reference for librarians, teachers and parents, as well as kids! Never again get stuck for inspiration ' --Derry Journal (Feb 2009)
'A book with hundreds of lively book reviews.'
--Irish Post (Young Gaules) (October 2009)
'These are not books for the reference shelf, but hands-on guides intended to encourage and help young readers to move on from one book to the next.'
--Achuka (February 2009)
' The ultimate reference for librarians, teachers and parents, as well as kids! Never again get stuck for inspiration ' --Derry Journal (Feb 2009)
'A book with hundreds of lively book reviews.'
--Irish Post (Young Gaules) (October 2009)
'These are not books for the reference shelf, but hands-on guides intended to encourage and help young readers to move on from one book to the next.'
--Achuka (February 2009)
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The Ultimate Book Guide is the only reference needed - a fully up-to-date guide to the best children's books around - from classics to newly released titles. The funny, friendly and frank recommendations have been personally written for children by many of their favourite and best-known authors including Anthony Horowitz, Jacqueline Wilson, David Almond, Celia Rees, Darren Shan and Dick King-Smith. Each entry is cross-referenced to other books that readers are bound to enjoy. Plus, there are features on the most popular subjects around, including fantasy, animal stories, school stories and adventure. The Ultimate Book Guide includes book covers of many featured titles.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great guide for parents and children alike. If you need ideas of books to read or you like a certain book and want to find others like it,then this is a great guide for you.
With over 600 reviews - from classics, to books from our childhood to Captain Underpants and Tracey Beaker. Each book is reviewed, has an age range guide and the best bit - books you might also like to try.
My daughter and I read this book together and picked out lots of books to read - even some that I want to read. For a child that is an avid reader or a child that needs inspiration - this is a really worthwhile addition to the bookshelf.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love children's books. My children are less keen but when I find the right subject and tone they can be torn away from the playstation, gameboy or computer. But finding the books is really hard unless you are a librarian or teacher.
This book is an answer to every parent who wants their children to become a book worm. It is also much better than any other children's book guide I have ever used.
Why is it so good?
First,it is fun to use because it is as clearly laid out as a Tracey Beaker novel.
Secondly, each recommended book has a review, clearly written with enough information to make a judgement but not so much you feel bogged down. Another strength is it is not just one person's opinion. A team of contributers recommend books. It is also straight forward to navigate around.; Each book is listed in alphabetical order of title.
Finally and best of all there is a box beside each title that gives ideas of what else you might like to read once you've finished the recommended book. It might include books by the same author or books which are exciting/scary/funny in the same way or which deal with a similar subject in a different way.
For example, my son who is not a great reader, is fascinated by WW2 and I was able to find about ten books I know he will enjoy.
I got my copy from the library but the next edition I will buy.
This book is an answer to every parent who wants their children to become a book worm. It is also much better than any other children's book guide I have ever used.
Why is it so good?
First,it is fun to use because it is as clearly laid out as a Tracey Beaker novel.
Secondly, each recommended book has a review, clearly written with enough information to make a judgement but not so much you feel bogged down. Another strength is it is not just one person's opinion. A team of contributers recommend books. It is also straight forward to navigate around.; Each book is listed in alphabetical order of title.
Finally and best of all there is a box beside each title that gives ideas of what else you might like to read once you've finished the recommended book. It might include books by the same author or books which are exciting/scary/funny in the same way or which deal with a similar subject in a different way.
For example, my son who is not a great reader, is fascinated by WW2 and I was able to find about ten books I know he will enjoy.
I got my copy from the library but the next edition I will buy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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It always amazes me that this fantastic guide, and its teenage and younger versions, are not more widely known. I have worked in children's books for thirty years and it is by far the best guide I have ever come across, not only for its excellent selection but also because it is so user-friendly and interesting to read in itself. My copies are absolutely dog-eared and I constantly use it personally and professionally to refresh my memory! Most importantly, I give it to children all the time ( again both personally and professionally)and it never fails! The teenage version has a faultless selection of adult books suggested for teenage readers.The Ultimate Teen Book Guide: Over 700 Great Books
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Published 20 months ago by sarahboz
Excellent reading aid
Really good guide that selects titles and then related books. You may already know about half of the primary titles but it is the 'if you liked this, then try this... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by J. M. Hastings
great reference book
This book is very useful for helping your child find books he/she will enjoy. It's very clearly set out so that you can look up a book you already enjoyed and get suggestions for... Read more
Published on 20 May 2009 by Catherine
Great book.
A helpful resource that gives useful ideas of the books that you child is likely to want to read. It is written in a clear, direct manner. Read more
Published on 4 April 2009 by J. Gurden
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This is a very good book but if you like this booi think you should read Get it off with Jono Coleman who is mentioned in this book so buy this and Get It Off
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