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Title:
Oh, Rick!
Author:
Bunting, E.
ID:
507
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Fastback Series - Romance.

Beth has a weight problem and the boys aren't interested in her. How can she get Rick as her boyfriend?

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0494 -> 0509

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Title:
Survival Camp
Author:
Bunting, E.
ID:
508
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Fastback Series - Romance.

Mimi is used to getting her own way and having things done for her, but on a survival course in the desert life is different.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0494 -> 0509

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Title:
Just Like Everyone Else
Author:
Bunting, E.
ID:
509
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Fastback Series - Romance.

Eric's girlfriend is blonde and beautiful Kitty but he is attracted to Maeve from Ireland.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0494 -> 0509

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Title:
A Matter of Time
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
510
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Green

The doctor sees a patient with a very strange problem, and there is little help he can give.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
Chon
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintilla, S
ID:
511
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Green

Mary is a single parent with little money. One day an opportunity comes unexpectedly.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
The Specialist
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
512
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Green

Van's friend recommends a good doctor. Was it good advice?

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
The Blue Club
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
513
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Green

Rodney the hypnotist gives a special act at the Blue Club.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
Friday Afternoon
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
514
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Red

What was causing the traffic jam? Dean knew.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
The Fancy Dress Party
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
515
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Red

Mike is invited to a party. He goes, although he doesn't know his host, and gets a surprise.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
The Birthday Present
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
516
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Red

John's birthday is fairly gloomy - until he gets an unexpected present.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
A Time to Remember
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
517
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Red

Mike helps a man who has forgotten his past - but why has he?

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
The Hitchhiker
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
518
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Blue

Paula had always been told never to pick up hitchhikers but she thought she knew better.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
Princess
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
519
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Blue

The burglar thought his victims were old and stupid but he had a surprise.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
Flight 901
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
520
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Blue

Sam is wanting revenge on the airline company that sacked him.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
Someone at the Door
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
521
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Blue

A killer is on the loose. Is a new look enough protection for Karen?

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
The Look-Alike
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
522
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Purple

Bill looks just like the rock star. It could be fun but it becomes dangerous.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
The Playmate
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
523
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Purple

Jamie wanted a pet but their flat was too small. Was his mother wise to agree to his having Sharon?

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
The Arsonist
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
524
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Purple

Sheila was an expert on arson but had a nasty surprise.

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
The Everett Eyes
Author:
Jackson, B + Quintanilla, S
ID:
525
Publisher:
L.D.A.
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: 5 minute Thriller - Purple

Cameron is about to be expelled from school for something not his fault. What has happened?

Teenage/adult interest, lower reading age.
Comment: Series 0510 -> 0525

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Title:
Spine Chillers - Horrors
Author:
Body, W. Hoare, S.
ID:
526
Publisher:
Nelson
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1987
Users:
Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Descriptions of the contents of the Chamber of Horrors in Madame Tussauds and of the London Dungeon.

Teen interest R. A. 7 - 9
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Title:
Christmas Angel
Author:
Chiaro, Delia
ID:
527
Publisher:
Edward Arnold
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1990
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Lauren Parker hates Christmas but events cause her to change her mind.

Level 1 of Readers Library.

Limited vocabulary - for older reluctant readers.
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Title:
Just Like Trisha
Author:
Chiaro, Delia
ID:
528
Publisher:
Edward Arnold
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1990
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Trisha is beautiful and thinks she can have whatever she wants. She learns differently.

Level 1 of Readers Library.

600 word vocab; for older reluctant readers.
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Title:
Who was Nancy?
Author:
McRae, John
ID:
529
Publisher:
Nelson
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1990
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Jane calls her friend Nancy but is told she is dead. Confusion and worry follow.

Level 1 of Readers Library.

600 word vocabulary.

For older reluctant readers.
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Title:
The Wild Boy
Author:
Wharry, D
ID:
530
Publisher:
Edward Arnold
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1990
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: An account of the true story of the wild boy of Aveyron in 18th century France.

Level 2 of Readers Library.

1200 word vocabulary.

For older reluctant readers.
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Title:
The Twin Chariot
Author:
Spiro, J
ID:
531
Publisher:
Edward Arnold
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1990
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Folk tales from different countries about the creation of the sun and moon.

Level 2 of Readers Library.

1200 word vocabulary.

For older reluctant readers.
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Title:
The Elvis Mystery
Author:
McRae, John
ID:
532
Publisher:
Edward Arnold
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1990
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: A biography of Elvis Presley, concerning itself especially with the mystery surrounding his death.

Level 2 of Readers Library.

1200 word vocabulary.

For older reluctant readers.
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Title:
Fortune's Fool
Author:
Withers, Stacie
ID:
533
Publisher:
Edward Arnold
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1990
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Marenka the gypsy is a fortune teller who becomes involved in the fate of a client.

Level 2 of Readers Library.

1200 word vocabulary.

For older reluctant readers.
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Title:
The Twitches on Horriday
Author:
Apps, Roy
ID:
535
Publisher:
Simon and Schuster
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1990
Users:
Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Twin witches win a free holiday in Spain but find the accommodation is not what they're used to.

A fun story for 7 - 12.

Manageable vocabulary, lively illustrations
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Title:
Wonderwitch and the Rooftop Cats
Author:
Muir, Helen
ID:
537
Publisher:
Simon and Schuster
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Three stories of the attempts of Wonderwitch to set up in business.

7-12 age.

Controlled vocabulary, lively stories and illustrations.
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Title:
The Shoemaker's Boy
Author:
Aiken, Joan
ID:
538
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1992
Users:
Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Story of magic in traditional fairy story style.

For 7 - 12 year olds.

Controlled vocabulary. Plenty of Illustrations.
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Title:
Khumalo's Blanket
Author:
MacDonald, Iain
ID:
539
Publisher:
Simon and Schuster
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Khumalo buys a beautiful blanket but has to decide whether to give it up to save his village from drought.

Story for 7-12.

Not too demanding reading.
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Title:
The Saracen Maid
Author:
Garfield, Leon
ID:
540
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1991
Users:
Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Gilbert is captured by pirates but saved by the Saracen maid.

A traditional style of story for 7-12.

Controlled vocabulary, lively illustrations.
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Title:
The Dragon Box
Author:
Willard, Barbara
ID:
541
Publisher:
McDonald
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1988
Users:
Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Uncle Ned comes home from China but Thomas fears the dragon locked in the box he sends on ahead.

Controlled vocabulary: 7-12.

Good Illustrations
Comment: Second copy 0771



Title:
Guitar Man
Author:
Ridgway, Bill
ID:
542
Publisher:
Blackwell
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1989
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: One of the Deckford Five Series.

Joe Suggs, nicknamed Elvis, dreams of fame as a pop star but somehow lacks the talent.

Low reading age.

A story for older reluctant readers.
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Title:
Squid
Author:
Ridgway, Bill
ID:
543
Publisher:
Blackwell
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1986
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: One of the Blockbuster series.

A secret American experiment goes wrong and a giant squid terrorises the ocean.

For reluctant readers.
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Title:
Alpha to Omega Activity Pack 2
Author:
Hornsby, B; Pool , J.
ID:
544
Publisher:
Heinemann
Categories:
Language Skills,Reading Skills,Spelling
Year:
1991
Users:
Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Exercises and activities, some photocopiable, to accompany and extend the basic Alpha to Omega text. -

(items 0001and 0327)
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Title:
Marco
Author:
Esplen, Mike
ID:
546
Publisher:
Heinemann
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1992
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Marco is bored working for his father in a small village. Leaving home seems a good idea.

Beginner Level of Guided Readers.

Illustrations.

Controlled vocabulary of 600 words - for older reluctant readers.
Comment: Series 0546 -> 0560



Title:
Anna and the Fighter
Author:
Laird, Elizabeth
ID:
547
Publisher:
Heinemann
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1992
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Anna misses her station on her first train journey alone and is scared of the stranger who helps her.

Beginner level of Guided Readers. Controlled vocab.

For older reluctant readers.
Comment: Series 0546 -> 0560



Title:
Dear Jan.. . Love Ruth
Author:
McIver, Nick
ID:
548
Publisher:
Heinemann
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1992
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: Jan is a Polish student in England who falls in love with Ruth.

Beginner level of Guided Readers.

Controlled vocabulary of 600 basic words. Many illustrations.

For older reluctant readers.
Comment: Series 0546 -> 0560



Title:
Death of a Soldier
Author:
Prowse, Philip
ID:
549
Publisher:
Heinemann
Categories:
Pleasure Reads
Year:
1992
Users:
Adults,Children,Parents,Teachers
Medium:
Book
Information: A young soldier from Liverpool is posted to Northern Ireland.

Beginner level of Guided Readers.

Controlled vocabulary of 600 basic words. Many illustrations.

For older reluctant readers.
Comment: Series 0546 -> 0560



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