![]() ![]() Attention Grabber #8: The Haunting of Alaizabel Cr.News: Book Cover - Brothers To The Death by Darren.News: Book Cover - Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding.This did not affect my enjoyment of the story, and I am not sure how many young readers will find it a distraction either, but I thought you had better be aware. ![]() I guess I should just add one small word of warning - this story is set in an American school and as such all the terminology, etc is very American. If they are big fans then can't lose with this book - like Wimpy Kid it is full of small doodle-like illustrations, it is narrated in the first person by a host of great kid voices, and if you're still not convinced - it also has instructions on how to make your own origami Darth Paper! Until recently I hadn't realised just how popular the Star Wars franchise was with today's 7-10 year olds, but friends have assured me that their sons can't get enough of it, thanks in part to the recent animated series, as well as games like Lego Star Wars. By all means go out and buy your kids new copies, but why not slip this one in as well - I am pretty sure they will love it. This is the perfect book for boys (or girls) who love Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid books, but have read them so many times that they are beginning to fall apart. ![]()
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