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Up on Cloud NineUp on Cloud Nine by Anne Fine
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One of Anne Fine's better novels this tells the story of a boyswhole life throughthe eyes of his best friend as he sits , seriously ill in hospital. Essential reading and very funny.
House of the ScorpionHouse of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
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Cloning in an alternative Mexico, opium, mafia like kin. A fantastically readable novel with a horrifying, if predictable conclusion.
Kissing the RainKissing the Rain by Kevin Brooks
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This is raw. A boy: fat, unhappy, bored, witnesses events from his sanctuary; the top of a motorway bridge. It's rare that books are this frank but the ending makes you bang your head against a wall.
The Shadow Of The WindThe Shadow Of The Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
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I originally picked up this book because the cover looked a bit like cheese wax. It's set in Barcelona. There's a big maze made of books. As in Funke's 'inkheart ' the characters literaly come to life
Fire BringerFire Bringer by David Clement-Davies
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I know. It's a book about deer. Animal books put me off. Thank god it's about clan and Scotland and prophecy, is so beautifully written you almost wish you were a deer. Bambi lovers eat your heart out
The Blood StoneThe Blood Stone by Jamila Gavin
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I've been to Venice 21 times. This book feels like going again ( but with mystery and it's a tad bit more dangerous). A really great book.
Memoirs of a GeishaMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
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Due to the Manga revolution Japanese culture has been a popular subject. Having seen the film first I was slightly sceptical as to whether the novel could compete, the book fills in all the gaps. Read
The Raging QuietThe Raging Quiet by Sherryl Jordan
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Being an outcast in acloseknit community. this book is gothic and wierd but also really really touching. Make sure you read it somwhere warm.
His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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Northern Lights is full of polar bears and Oxford. 'Subtle knife' is about alternate dimensions and a really cool piece of cutlery. I didn't enjoy 'amber spyglass'. Read them. A great intro to FF.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Children's EditionThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Children's Edition by Mark Haddon
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This is a one of a kind. Christopher dosen't understand people. Why or how they do the things they do. He understands science and maths. Mark Haddon, we kneel at your feet.
InkheartInkheart by Cornelia Funke
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This book is the first in a trilogy. It's German and feels very dark but easy to read.Although intended as a children's novel it's plotline (charaters emerging from books into real life) is universal
Chobits: v. 1Chobits: v. 1 by Clamp
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This japanese comic is intended for slightly older readers and dramatises the issues with a technological world. Part sci-fi part love story ( don't be put off). CLAMP's best.
The Earthsea Quartet: "A Wizard Of Earthsea"; "The Tombs of Atuan"; "The Farthest Shore"; "Tehanu" (Puffin Books)The Earthsea Quartet: "A Wizard Of Earthsea"; "The Tombs of Atuan"; "The Farthest Shore"; "Tehanu" (Puffin Books) by Ursula Le Guin
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Balance. Darkness and light. One of the essential FF. This is beautifully written. Christopher Paolini, the author of Eragon said it was the reason he started writing.
Life of PiLife of Pi by Yann Martel
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This is quite literaly the story of someone's life. It is not, as the blurb implies a story of shipwreck. There are some amusing incidents with apriest to look out for and strange islands. A must.
City of the BeastsCity of the Beasts by Isabel Allende
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A boy goes to live with his amazing grandmother who dedcides to take him to the Amazon. I don't want to give anymore away. I would also reccomend it's sequel, Kingdom of the Golden dragon.
Alex Rider CollectionAlex Rider Collection by Anthony Horowitz
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Thses aren't just boy's books. I would love to be alex rider. The first book is all about computers, jelly fish, submarines, and a way cool protagonist. They just keep getting better.
Fruits Basket Volume 1: v. 1Fruits Basket Volume 1: v. 1 by Natsuki Takaya
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More amazingly weird Manga. Tohru, schoolgirl, finds herself abruptly living ina house full of cute guys who, wait a minute , can all turn in to members of the chinese zodiac when hugged. Madness!
Angels and DemonsAngels and Demons by Dan Brown
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Set in the Vatican city this is more enjooyable than 'da vinci code'. It centres around the evr constant war between science and religion. Intresting read.
Black MariaBlack Maria by Diana Wynne Jones
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This book is so creepy. It's like one of those dreams where you are completly surrounding and there is no hope. Better for younger readers but enjoyable none the less.
To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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This book was compulsary for GCSE. Read it before you have to. There are so many morales in it. Jem, the narrators older brother reflects my veiws at his age. Satisfying.
LiraelLirael by Garth Nix
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Better than it's prequel Lireal takes you up into a beautiful palace amonst the mountains with kites, librarys, hdden rooms and necromancers. Gothic and beautifl.
LucasLucas by Kevin Brooks
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Easily one of the most beautiful teenage novels I have ever read. Lucas is the story of a boy. Although you never really learn much about him. Kevin Brooks is a genius.
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1: Charmed Life/The Lives of Christopher ChantThe Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1: Charmed Life/The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones
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After the Harry Potter fiasco it's hard to imagine wiizards any different. This is an entierly different way of thinking. There are 4 books after this one. The most recent sequel is not very good.
Come CleanCome Clean by Terri Paddock
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Engaging from page one this book is really really scary. It's so frustrating to watch the charecter battle through such an enviroment. And there is a barley satisfying ending. RTEAD IT.
Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy)Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy) by Robin Hobb
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I'm ending with my favourite. A friend convinced me I would enjoy these books so much I should buy the first 3 immediately. FF, dragons honour magic love war insanity rivals. Do we need more? My No.1.