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For those of you who are wondering about the suitability of the Gretel Killeen books, it is my opinion that they are more suited to the young teen market rather than the 9-12 as suggested. This is backed up by the opinions of others on sites I visited while doing a search for her on Google and my reading of the blurbs on the back of the books. She has a following here but possibly because of her role as host of the local Big Brother series. Whether they are comparable to the Angus (?) series I don't know because I am not familiar with that series. Here is a review of her book My Life as a Boob Tube (one of a series along that theme) that I have lifted from my children's review site http://www.yara-online.org (so I am not breaking any copyright!) My Life Is A Boob Tube, a story of drama, comedy and romance (and a bit of a family twist) and deals with the hectic, fun-filled life of young Fleur Trotter. A story about determination, fun, young love and teenage life that explores the similar teenage issues, dreams, hopes, and ways of being that occur in this day and age. It has a quite enjoyable and very funny storyline. The youthful and not to mention busy, diary writing Fleur Trotter, along with her darling devoted boyfriend Dwayne that does a great job at portraying the sappy sweet depths of a boy are on a mission. A mission to create the best, most popular and famous boy band of all time, (whilst dragging her psycho family along for the ride). There are a few doubts on Fleur's behalf, and on another note Dwayne is entirely expecting everything to turn out perfect and hoping with his fingers crossed. The two teenagers together strive to accomplish this in many different and comical ways, coming across various obstacles on the way and at the same time just taking teenage life in it's stride. A quite interesting and appealing read if I do say so myself. I am personally quite picky when it comes to what I read, but this particular book struck my interest. I recommend My Life Is A Boob Tube to those who enjoy a romantic, intriguing and hilariously funny comedy. I would direct the book to those in the age range of 10-16. A thoroughly enjoyable story. Renee, aged 15, Canberra, ACT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barbara Barbara Braxton Teacher-Librarian Palmerston District Primary School PALMERSTON ACT 2913 AUSTRALIA T. 61 2 6205 6162 F. 61 2 6205 7242 E. barbara@austarmetro.com.au W. http://www.palmdps.act.edu.au =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archive: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml LM_NET Select/EL-Announce: http://www.cuenet.com/archive/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ven.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-