Archive for May, 2013

After a slow start, picture book gains fans

May 19, 2013
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After a slow start, picture book gains fans

Funny Bums By Dr Mark Norman (Walker Books) This book loses its appeal as soon as you look at it. The rear end of an elephant does not make for a very interesting cover and the title is somewhat vulgar. I don’t believe there would have been anything wrong with “Funny Bottoms” for a...

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This one might get you hooked

May 15, 2013
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This one might get you hooked

Phantom, by Jo Nesbo (Harvill Secker, RRP $38): In the latest instalment in the Harry Hole series, the ex-detective has returned to Oslo after spending three years in Hong Kong. He asks his old boss if he can investigate a murder but permission is denied as the case is closed: the victim, a young...

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