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BfK No. 80 - May 1993

Cover Story
The illustration on our cover is taken from Think of an Eel, Karen Wallace, ill. Mike Bostock, published by Walker (0 7445 2250 1, £6.99) - see the article 'Facts... With the Freshness of Fiction'  for more about this book and others in the 'Read and Wonder' series. We are grateful to Walker Books for their help in using this illustration.

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Roz and Cromarty

Clare Bevan
(Puffin Books)
978-0140360424, RRP £2.99, Paperback
8-10 Junior/Middle
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Roz is overweight and fed-up with being teased about it. An unexpected ally comes in the shape of a stray cat, Cromarty, who has the power of speech and uses stories and challenges to improve Roz's view of herself. Under his guidance she loses weight and becomes more confident. The fantasy element is balanced by a well-drawn picture of family life, focusing on Mum's diet, sister Thea's on/off romance and the imminent return of Dad from his lighthouse keeper's job. An engaging, humorous read for juniors.

Reviewer: 
Linda Newbery
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