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Snow Angels by John Thompson – a review

February 2, 2012

Do not be lulled by the sweet title of this book, this is a graphic and violent story of murder, rape and brutality. Set in Finland, I found reading about the culture very interesting. Life is harsh and alcohol plays a big part of everyday life in winter. Inspector Kari Vaara is head of the [...]

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The Froobles- a review

October 12, 2011

The Froobles are a bunch of fruit and vegetables brought to life in this series of twelve books from Top That Publishing. Handy pocket sized paper back books that retail at £2.99 they make lovely little treats to give to children or would make great stocking fillers. The books also come with a lovely sheet [...]

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Explore, Dream, Discover…a review

August 9, 2011

We were sent a Sticker activity book about Colours by Top That Publishing this month. Supporting the National Curriculum objectives this book is aimed at children aged 3+. The book contains over 100 reusable stickers and the stickers are on sheets that are easily taken out of the book which avoids the faff of page [...]

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‘You and Your Tween’-A Netmums book by Hollie Smith

June 6, 2011

Where was this book nine years ago when I first needed it? Having already brought up two tweens and now onto the next two I was very keen to see if this Net Mums book ‘You and Your Tween‘ by Hollie Smith could offer me some tips. The conclusion is that yes this book has [...]

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‘One Day’ by David Nicholls-Book review

March 22, 2011
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Sitting in my draft posts for months I thought what better time to post this than when I am for once lost for words… I have had my eye on this book for ages after seeing all the positive reviews so when I saw it reduced just before Christmas I snapped it up quickly. The [...]

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Hector and the Secrets of Love by Francois Lelord- a Book review

March 8, 2011

Recently translated from French into English and published by Gallic Books, we follow Hector’s Journeys where he travels half way round the world looking for the secrets of love. Written by Francois Lelord, a psychiatrist who has had a successful  career in France and USA, this is the second of Hector’s adventures. Hector is a [...]

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Book Review- ’61 Hours’

January 3, 2011

I knew when I saw this book at Charing Cross station,London ( where I tend to buy most of my books on a whim) that I would like it. I’m easily taken in by a cover- so gullible!! Then turning to look at the back I was told to “Get ready for the most exciting [...]

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