Tim the Tiny Horse is a genius book from Harry Hill. Everyone could learn a thing or two from Tim's attitude to life. My sister bought this for my 5 year old niece whose only critism would be that it really is OK to eat a grape that you found on the supermarket floor without paying for it. So don't feel guilty about it, because they can't sell it anyway. Young and old can learn a lot about 'human nature' from 'tiny horse nature'. Buy it if you want to improve your life in any way at all.
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cynthia harrod-eagles continues the tale of the Morlands during World War 1. Her characters are real and as I have read the full series they are like family to me. The war scenes are descriptive and harrowing and the twists in the story never fail to amaze. Very readable either on its own or as part of the series. Highly recommended
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I bought this book (for my daughter) on recommendation. I wasn't sure what to expect. I read it before I gave it to my child as I invariably do. I gave it to her with a smile and a wink and assured her she'd be scared (her idea of a good read! she's 9!) She marched downstairs the next day and declared she didn't know what I was talking about and it wasn't scary. The following morning (after having read a couple more chapters) she gave me the biggest smile and said "it's brilliant! I love it!" Apparently it had then become scary enough for her. :0)
That was 3 weeks ago - now most of her friends mothers have bought it for their children and even her teacher is reading it to the class.
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Power is the best in the series todate. Joe Craig has developed into a great author. England certanly can produce great authors. The book is fast and keeps you reading. Iw ont spoil the plot but if you are into teen hero books this one you will love.
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As opposed to what others might have said, I think Robyn Young has not only managed to outshine her first book (the brethren - which I devoured in a few days only) but has been able to get myself fully absorbed in the history of the 13th century.
As I knew little of the time period, I found myself researching the main plots of the book and immersing myself ever more into the history of the mamluks, templars and the crusades.
As opposed to Bernhard Cornwell's taste for sometimes boring battle scenes (as they somehow seem to appear to be same over and over again in any of his books), I feel that Young puts more emphasis on developing her characters well and giving them believable non-20th-century-personalities. I guess, that this ... Read More:
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this book is great...actually all the books are amazing! u dont need to have to read the books before this ( recruit and class A) but it helps to get back ground knowledge!
u have to buy all these books as they are thrilling and much better than alex rider! and they are also very cheap from amazon!
so get buying!!
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If you read my other reviews you will know I am a huge Cornwell fan, especially Sharpe. Having nearly finished all the Sharpe novels and the Grail Quest trilogy it was time to give these a try. I was wondering if I would start to get bored with his style as Grail Quest was Sharpe in the middle ages, however this was sufficiently different to keep me interested. This book as per usual is historically acurate, good entertainment, and written in such a narrative way as to think you are reading the diary of Uhtred and that it is real. This gives it a different feel to the others, but still retaining all the things that make his books so gripping. Just started the next book, and have a feeling that these will stop me reading my last 3 Sharpe novels for a while, ... Read More:
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Cornwell follows on from the Last Kingdom with another fantastic historical novel. Our hero Uhtred is a confused and reluctant Saxon saviour. Surrounded by men who do not appreciate him and in a world where he has more in common with his enemy than his fellow English, we follow him on his adventures. Being a Cornwell novel, you know the history will be as accurate as he can make it (with his usual twists of the truth) and full of love, enemies, friends and of course the battles. You feel really emersed in the historic period, and as always 'just one more chapter'.
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Just as our heroes seems to get settled, it's all change! Their arch nemesis Narcissus decides to once again send them on a no win mission, if they die, well they are off his hands, and if they succeed, then mission accomplished! Superb series of historic fiction novels to rival Cornwell et al.
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The third and final book of the Arthur/warlord trilogy is again a Bernard Cornwell classic. Not many authors have his ability for you to get into the heads of their characters in the same way he manages. You are so immersed in them, the story and the time period that it gives you an extra depth when you read his work. Our heroes think that maybe at last they have found a lasting peace for Britain..... of course that could never do! With twists, plots and power hungry rulers, there is still plenty for them left to fix. Cornwells interpretation of the Arthur legend is based on the stories from the time, rather than the much later Arthur legends which were written over 500 years later. This gives a much more believable Arthur legend than many others. He has included many of the ... Read More:
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