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BfK No. 106 - September 1997

Cover Story
This issue's cover is from Lynne Reid Banks' novel Angela and Diabola, discussed by Stephanie Nettell. The artwork is by Klaus Verplanke. Thanks to HarperCollins for their help in producing this September cover.

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Being Friends

Althea
 Conny Jude
 Charlie Best
(A & C Black (Childrens books))
32pp, NON FICTION, 978-0713645002, RRP £8.50, Hardcover
8-10 Junior/Middle
'Choices'
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Feeling Shy

Althea
 Conny Jude
 Charlie Best
(A & C Black (Childrens books))
32pp, NON FICTION, 978-0713645019, RRP £8.50, Hardcover
8-10 Junior/Middle
'Choices'
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Telling the Truth

Althea
 Conny Jude
 Charlie Best
(A & C Black (Childrens books))
32pp, NON FICTION, 978-0713644999, RRP £8.50, Hardcover
8-10 Junior/Middle
'Choices'
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Feeling Angry

Althea
 Conny Jude
 Charlie Best
(A & C Black (Childrens books))
32pp, NON FICTION, 978-0713645026, RRP £8.50, Hardcover
8-10 Junior/Middle
'Choices'
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A new series of attractive books by the reliable Althea (author of many 'situation' books) which is intended to help Junior children to deal with some of the common problems they encounter in their emotional and social development. The eminent psychologist, Dorothy Rowe, is consultant to the series and she contributes a useful afterword to each title aimed at the teachers and parents who will mediate these books with children. Each book focuses on one aspect of behaviour and explores its implications in an honest, if sometimes rather earnest way. There is a non-judgmental feel to the advice and information. for instance, in Feeling Angry it is made clear that 'Exploding with anger can cause problems - you can't always let yourself do it.' But possible ways of dealing with the anger are suggested.

Not all the advice is in the adult voice. Quotations from children are used ('It always ends with me being sent to my room!') and this further helps to avoid the danger of appearing to patronise and pontificate. Text is boxed or in speech bubbles, rather in the manner of the photo stories in comics and this gives a contemporary feel to the books, as well as making them easy to read.

This series would make an excellent support for circle time in school, for P.S.E. work or for discussion between children to help develop an honest and helpful debate on some tricky issues.

Reviewer: 
Liz Waterland
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