I think that My Sister Jodie is a brilliant book. I am shocked that people think otherwise but i suppose everyone has their own opinion. It is about two sisters one shy and one outrageous. Them and their family move to the an old fashioned, gothic boarding school. The parents work their as a cook and a caretaker. The ending is dramatic,brilliant but it is also quite sad (you have been warned) but you are comforted, make sure you have a tissue. When i read this book i could not put it down it took me 2 days to read it. I would recommend this book to girls aged 10 and over. I would not recommend it to boys because it is about two sisters.
I am a girl but my dads name is at the top. :)
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This book is fast paced action and it delivers. If you're expecting an exceptional use of the english language then prepare to be disappointed. It is a fun and delicious fantasy story that combines many different elements the young girl on a quest, the oddball hero and the battle between good and evil, all used to great effect. It is not a pretentious book but a simple read no word weaving only action. But read this before bed and be prepared to have a smile on your face. I was left wishing I was Valkyrie Cain and I wanted to be 10 again so I could reenact some of the fight scenes without looking too silly.
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I can only echo the comments of those who have already detailed their concern, and indeed horror, at the way that Rupert has been infantilised in this latest Annual. It was a very sad day for Rupert fans when Egmont took over production of the Annual and effectively killed off what was a British cultural institution. Trotter's sketchy and lifeless drawing lacks the real integrity, accuracy, depth of field and immaculate detail -and 'magic'-that the drawings of Bestall, and latterly John Harrold had. And as for the colouring, formerly so sensitively done by Gina Hart, we seem now to have garish frames coloured by either a three year old or a computer.
I for one will not be buying an annual next year - not unless I see the names of artist ... Read More:
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I can only echo the comments of those who have already detailed their concern, and indeed horror, at the way that Rupert has been infantilised in this latest Annual. It was a very sad day for Rupert fans when Egmont took over production of the Annual and effectively killed off what was a British cultural institution. Trotter's sketchy and lifeless drawing lacks the real integrity, accuracy, depth of field and immaculate detail -and 'magic'-that the drawings of Bestall, and latterly John Harrold had. And as for the colouring, formerly so sensitively done by Gina Hart, we seem now to have garish frames coloured by either a three year old or a computer.
I for one will not be buying an annual next year - not unless I see the names of artist ... Read More:
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the power of five series is incredible Horowitz introduces the characters incredibly well and the twists and turns in the plot are both fast paced and unexpected but is also easy to read and follow. i can't wait for the new book in october, and would recommend this to anyone who has read books such as harry potter, or any of garth nix's books.
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This much-loved classic is my 10-month old boy's favourite. We deliberately went for the hardback version with board pages, which is capable of withstanding the inevitable bashing it receives better than the paperback version. (The flaps are thin card - hardly indestructible but sturdy enough to require some considerable effort to tear.)
Like the review above, I was mildly concerned about the repetition of the word "no" throughout the book, but that's just how the book is and the most important thing is that my son loves interacting with it, always attacking each flap with gusto to see what's underneath it, and that's the most important thing really.
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This much-loved classic is my 10-month old boy's favourite. We deliberately went for the hardback version with board pages, which is capable of withstanding the inevitable bashing it receives better than the paperback version. (The flaps are thin card - hardly indestructible but sturdy enough to require some considerable effort to tear.)
Like the review above, I was mildly concerned about the repetition of the word "no" throughout the book, but that's just how the book is and the most important thing is that my son loves interacting with it, always attacking each flap with gusto to see what's underneath it, and that's the most important thing really.
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This book is a very influential read and lives up to it's purpose.
Mary-Kate and Ashley have done a great job interviewing the featured people and the books design is very nice. The book has a lot of interesting quotes and it was nice to get an insight into the lives of how the true "originals" grew up and got started in their fields (Karl Largerfeld, Lauren Hutton and Diana von Frustenberg to name a few).
A couple of not so good things: the book is very repetitive, but i guess i was expecting that.
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This book would make a great gift to anyone interested in the "Olsen twins" but it also could cater to a much broader audience weather your a 40 year old woman or a 19 year old boy. It would also make a great coffee table book.
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