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Shooting Kabul

Jennifer Minicus | 16 April 2012
A wonderful story about family loyalty.

Small Acts of Amazing Courage

Clare Cannon | 02 January 2012
One of those little books that is well worth reading.

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Clare Cannon | 17 July 2011
A lyrical portrait of friendship and young love set in World War II among Chinese and Japanese Americans which shows surprising depth from new author Jamie Ford.

Moon Over Manifest

Jennifer Minicus | 06 May 2011
This Newbery winner has all the makings of a modern classic.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Tim Golden | 01 September 2010
A moving look at the horrors of Auschwitz as seen through the eyes of the camp commandant's nine year old son.
 
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