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Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Carol Drinkwater The Hunger
  A story about a young girl fighting against disease and hunger during the Irish potato famine
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Anonymous Go Ask Alice
  The true diary of a teenage drug addict.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Victoria Beckham Learning to Fly
  The auto biography of Victoria Beckham. It's as if you're reading her personal diary
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Laura Hillenbrand Seabiscuit
  The ultimate horse-racing story. I loved it, but don't bother if you're not interested in racing.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Roald Dahl Boy and Going Solo
  Roald Dahl's fascinating life stories.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Carol Drinkwater The Hunger
  A teenage girl who lives through the time of Ireland's potato famine.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Jung Chang Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
  A riveting book of the struggles of three generations of women in China.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Geraldine McCaughrean Perseus
  I've classed this book under biography because it does give an account of Peruses the great Greek hero's life. It follows him on his quest to slay the snake haired Medusa and recounts his life after.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Livia Bitton-Jackson I have Lived a Thousand Years
  The story of a 13 year old girl in Hungary, and what happens to her after the Nazis invade. A horrific story you must read.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Carolyn Meyer Mary, Bloody Mary
  Mary daughter to Henry V111 has lived in splendour since birth but life changes when seductive temptress Anne Boleyn captures her father's heart and he divorces her mother, deeming Mary as a bastard and illegitimate. History came to know her later as Bloody Mary.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Carolyn Meyer Beware Princess Elizabeth
  Elizabeth's father Henry V111 is dead. Her brother who inherited the throne dies soon after, meaning that Mary, her half sister who has grown resentful towards Elizabeth, is now Queen. Elizabeth dreams that one day she will be Queen Elizabeth again.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Michael Palin Hemingway Adventure
  A travel masterpiece with a twist of Hemingway.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Bill Bryson Notes from a big country
  Autobiography that takes a funny view on issues in America.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Jean Plaidy The Rose Without A Thorn
  The short life of Catherine Howard, Henry VIII 5th wife
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Peter Carey True History of the Kelly Gang
  In this wonderful book the life of the outlaw Ned Kelly is carefully retold. This true story is an enthralling read.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Jung Chang Wild Swans
  A true story of one Chinese family's fight for survival, against all the odds
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by John McEnroe Serious
  A great look into John McEnroe's life both personal and professional
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Mary Lahr Schier Strong-minded woman
  The story of Lavinia Goodell, Wisconsin's first female lawyer.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small
  A country vet battling against illness and death of the animals that the Yorkshire farmers depend on him to save.
Look at the top of the page to see who the review is by Bill Bryson African Diary
  An eye opening book of epic possibilities despite the brief length.

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