Great Reads recommended by LRE Librarians
March 2010
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Leviathan by Scott Westerfield
Prince Alexanskander heir to the throne of a large empire finds his life in turmoil as he flies from his parents murderers in a mechanical walker. His world collides with new scientific ideas on top of an icy mountain when a flying machine made up of living organisms crashes near the castle he is using as his refuge. He saves Deryn Sharp part of the ship’s crew and is taken hostage to ensure that their ship is repaired and a race against time ensues. Set in an alternative Edwardian post World War I era, this fast moving story is the first in a trilogy.
Sue, LRE
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Crazy Hair written by Neil Gaiman
illustrated by Dave McKean
Bonnie takes a mad journey into the dishevelled universe that is her father’s hair. In rhyme, this delightful book requires a mature imagination.
Helen, LRE
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Rose by Holly Webb
Rose leaves life in a gloomy orphanage to become a maid in the alchemist Mr Fountain’s grand house. It is a house filled with magic which speaks to her and makes her realise that she may have powers of her own. She befriends Freddie the apprentice, Gustavus the magical cat and the spoilt daughter of the house Isabella. But then her friends at the orphanage become part of the growing number of disappearing children. Can Grace solve the mystery in time?
Sue, LRE
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Shark in the Dark! by Nick Sharratt
A sequel to Shark in the Park. Timothy Pope is still looking through his telescope only this time its at night time. Glow in the dark material only adds to the fun.
Helen, LRE
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