The Finger Eater; The Merrythought
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This month's cover features Jean Ure's new book Faces at the Window (see the Jean Ure Authorgraph) with a photograph by Oliver Hunter. The book is published by Corgi Freeway and we are grateful to Transworld Publishers for their help in using this illustration.
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The Finger Eater
Illustrated by Arthur Robins
The Merrythought
Illustrated by Mike Reid
Two very different books from an author who attracts readers of all ages and interests. Ulf is a finger-eating troll with razor-sharp teeth whom a resolute Gudrun sorts out once and for all by ...? Well, 6- and 7-year-olds guessed what would happen, although they weren't quite sure how the operation would materialise.
The Merrythought is 9-year-old Nick's chicken wishbone which really does seem to have uncanny powers. This vicar's son learns to think selflessly and matures considerably through his growing sense of responsibility and consideration for others. Neither book should be missed.
