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 A Fraction of the Whole A Fraction of the Whole Steve Toltz Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008       One of two debut novels in the 2008 Man Booker shortlist and it certainly deserves the recognition. Great characterisation, plot and observations on a disjointed family. ... Download free opening extract
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 The Clothes on Their Backs The Clothes on Their Backs Linda Grant Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008       Spanning a time from 1950's London to the present day we follow Vivien's story to discover her family history, her parents are immigrants who have kept her sheltered from their past, and to find ... Download free opening extract
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 Sea of Poppies Sea of Poppies Amitav Ghosh Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008       The first in a trilogy set in the Indian sub-continent of the 1830's. An array of characters set sail on the Ibris and as their stories unfold and intertwine we gain a fascinating insight ... Download free opening extract
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 The White Tiger The White Tiger Aravind Adiga Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008       A promising debut novel which takes a funny and satirical look at modern day India. Taking a different approach from more recent India-based novels this looks at a darker, more political, side of life. ... Download free opening extract
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 The Northern Clemency The Northern Clemency Philip Hensher Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008       A tale of two families living in Sheffield from the 1970's through to the 90's. A great saga of a book, do not be put off by the length (738 pages) as it's compelling ... Download free opening extract
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 The Secret Scripture The Secret Scripture Sebastian Barry Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008       A powerful and moving novel bringing the worlds of Ireland's past and present together. Great characterisation and a thought provoking story. ... Download free opening extract
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 Class Class Jane Beaton   September 2008 Debut of the Month.       This is really good fun and full of great characters to make each page a delight to read. As Sophie Kinsella says it’s “like Malory Towers for grown-ups”, it’s just a shame we don’t already ... Download free opening extract
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 People of the Book People of the Book Geraldine Brooks    A book you can’t rush but must sit back and become totally absorbed in. Convoluted with fascinating detail and full of short mysteries, almost like a series of linking short stories, it all hangs round the research into an ancient ... Download free opening extract
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 The Outcast The Outcast Sadie Jones Reviewed on Richard & Judy on Wednesday 25 June 2008.       Shortlisted for the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction 2008.An incredibly moving story about a damaged son returning home from prison determined to make a better life for himself. However, some ... Download free opening extract

Lovereading4kids.co.uk TOP 10

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 Inkheart 3: Inkdeath Inkheart 3: Inkdeath Cornelia Funke Cornelia Funke’s acclaimed Inkheart trilogy, whilst rooted in the real world, sweeps beyond words to the Inkworld, a richly imagined parallel place that is the stuff of classic fairy tales that rivals Tolkien in its mastery. Inkdeath is ... Download free opening extract
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 Waggit's Tale Waggit's Tale Peter Howe This is an absolutely delightful and heart-warming animal tale about a puppy that gets dumped in the park by its owner. As he learns to fend for himself with the help of other strays, his life becomes both exciting and ... Download free opening extract
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 Kaspar Kaspar Michael Morpurgo A miraculous story of survival. Kaspar is a feline fairy tale which tells how, after a pampered life as Countess Kandinsky’s beloved pet which includes a spell staying in the Savoy, the eponymous cat survives the dramatic sinking of the ... Download free opening extract
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 The Red Necklace The Red Necklace Sally Gardner Set against the turbulent and drastically violent time of the French Revolution, this story is about a boy who is destined to become a hero. The plot takes you from Paris to London and back to Paris again to confront ... Download free opening extract
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 The Bfg The Bfg Roald Dahl This is a delightful, funny and exciting story about a special friendship between two people from different worlds – a giant and a child. As the story develops it shows how trust and love develops between them. It also ... Download free opening extract
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 Best Friends Best Friends Jacqueline Wilson This is a real heart warming story that will trigger many thoughts in a young child’s mind – both sadness and happiness - but it will also provide the realisation that when best friends are separated it doesn’t mean that ... Download free opening extract
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 The Lion And The Mouse The Lion And The Mouse Mairi Mackinnon First Reading: Level One. The Aesop's fable showing that you shoudn't judge your friends on there size and strength. Level One titles are designed to be the first real books a beginner reader will tackle and are designed to foster a lasting enthusiasm ... Download free opening extract
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 Before I Die Before I Die Jenny Downham Shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2008. The winner will be annouced 24th September. Winner of the Branford Boase Award 2008. This is a haunting yet truly amazing read but don't read it too young. Definitely not for someone less ... Download free opening extract
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 Comic Strip History Of The World Comic Strip History Of The World Tracey Turner Everything important that’s happened in the world – in pictures, brilliant! ... Download free opening extract
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 Boy In The Striped Pyjamas Boy In The Striped Pyjamas John Boyne Film due for release 12 Sep 2008. To see a trailer click here or scroll down. When Bruno’s father is promoted to a new job, the family have to move from their comfortable home in Berlin to a strange new house in ... Download free opening extract