Author: Mark Haddon
Publisher: Anchor Canada
ISBN: 0307371565
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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Book Description
A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.
Author: P.D. Eastman
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553521098
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Book Description
A beloved Bright and Early Board Book by P. D. Eastman, now in a larger size! A sturdy board book edition of P. D. Eastman's Go, Dog. Go!, now available in a bigger size perfect for babies and toddlers! This abridged version of the classic Beginner Book features red dogs, blue dogs, big dogs, little dogs—all kinds of wonderful dogs—riding bicycles, scooters, skis, and roller skates and driving all sorts of vehicles on their way to a big dog party held on top of a tree! A perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, and happy occasions of all kinds, it will leave dog lovers howling with delight! Big Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Bright and Early and Beginner Books, available in a bigger size for smaller hands!
Author: Laura Numeroff
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
ISBN: 9780060266837
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Book Description
If you give a dog a donut, he’ll ask for some apple juice to go with it. When you give him the juice, he’ll drink it all up. Then, before you can say “Woof” . . . Dog is off on a backyard adventure! The exuberant dog who first appeared in if you give a pig a party is now the star of his very own book. Written in the irresistible “If You Give…” tradition, if you give a dog a donut is another home run from the beloved team of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond.
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 031603097X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
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Book Description
This funny and profound debut novel by prolific illustrator Lin tells the story of young Pacy who, as she celebrates the Chinese New Year with her family, discovers this is the year she is supposed to "find herself." Illustrations.
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Publisher: Interpet
ISBN: 9781860540004
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Book Description
1,500 questions and answers about dogs to baffle and infuriate your frineds! Questions set by the former English Kennel Club librarian.
Author: Jack Waley-Cohen
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473530997
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 487
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Book Description
RY CLV RNGH? Can you find the connection between Gandalf, Sherlock Holmes, David Brent and Ford Perfect? Only Connect is the ultimate test of knowledge and lateral thinking. Since 2008 the fiendishly difficult quiz show has been challenging contestants to find connections between apparently unrelated clues. The Only Connect Quiz Book collects over 200 of the most entertaining and perplexing challenges from the team behind the BBC’s hugely popular quiz show - including many new (never broadcast) questions. Covering each of the show’s four rounds – Connections, Sequences, the Connecting Wall and Missing Vowels – and with introductions from presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell, here is your chance to put your own sleuthing and quizzical knowledge to the Only Connect test. With games to play on your own or in teams (clever names, please), The Only Connect Quiz Book will take your quizzing achievements to a new level.
Author: Cavan Scott
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN: 9780448479873
Category : Skylanders (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Book Description
"Think you know your Zook from you Zap adn your Spell Punk from your Squiddler? Now's your chance to prove it with this compact compendium of Skylanders Universe quizzes and activities"--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Pippa Taylor
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1529910137
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 195
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Book Description
Over 1,000 new Craptic brainteasers, for fans of the popular long-running Saturday morning quiz on The Chris Moyles Show. This joyously addictive book is sure to irritate, exasperate and hook in all of your pals. A Craptic, for anybody not yet acquainted, is a series of dodgy word clues that when merged and said out loud creates a name or phrase. *breathe out in despair * holy man with hair ring * moo-er * waterhole* (sigh-monk-cow-well) Now for the first time, you can unscramble Craptic clues that lead to movies, TV shows, bands, books, comedians and movie stars. There's oh-so-much fun ahead with this craptastic range of new categories to play anytime, anywhere and with anyone. Be warned though, Pippa has found some very dubious ways to get you to the right answer... Are you ready for some seriously silly laughs? Put yourself to the Craptic test. *** 'Pippa's Craptics are addictive. Once you start playing you'll be saying "just one more" for ages!' - Chris Moyles "I didn't think it was possible, but this book is even crapper than the last one' - Chris Tarrant 'I think this book is absolutely excellent. Having said that the author is my wife and she is currently watching me write this' - Toby Tarrant
Author: Sheila Collins
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 190994923X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 18
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Book Description
Are you a dog owner? Do you consider yourself to be knowledgeable about all things canine? To find out just how much you know about dogs and their place in popular culture, why not have a go at the 100 questions in The Dog Quiz Book. How many registered breeds of dog are there in the UK? What is the real name of the rapper Snoop Dog? In the film Turner and Hooch, Tom Hanks played Turner. What was the name of the dog who played Hooch? The answers to these doggy-related questions and many more can all be found in this fun quiz book. Covering a wide range of topics including famous dogs, different breeds and their characteristics, doggy expressions, facts and trivia, you are certain to learn something new about the UK's favourite pet. This book will appeal to all dog lovers and anyone who has ever had a canine friend. If you are curious about the wonderful world of dogs, The Dog Quiz Book was written with you in mind.
Author: Gary Wigglesworth
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1472148274
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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Book Description
Put your bookworm reputation on the line and prove your literary knowledge with this collection of quizzes for book whizzes. Book lovers can answer questions by themselves or host a quiz among friends with twenty-four quizzes to keep you guessing with a variety of question styles including: - 'Blankety Books', where you must fill in the missing word in each title - Anagrams to decipher - 'Two of a Kind', where you must identify a character and author who share the same initials - Guess the book with 'Say What You See' pictures and badly drawn covers - 'Book Bingo' The quizzes are carefully weighted so avid bookworms will get a workout, while more casual readers can still have lots of fun having a go. All questions are designed to aid guessing, with multiple-choice answers and hints, and make the reader smile with amusing wrong answers, clever red herrings, little-known facts and footnotes.
