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Friday, November 06, 2009Daze of the fathers
Worlds of Wonder:By KALEON RAHAN
At the sharp end
Junior Reading Room compiled by DAPHEE LEE
Perils on our plates
GET ready to lose your appetite. At the end of this book, you may no longer want to chomp on that piece of fried chicken or burger.
Guidebooks for bird-watchers
A Field Guide To The Birds Of Borneo
What a trip
Despite being set almost entirely in the claustrophobic confines of a subway system, this novel manages to take the reader on a mind- expanding trip.
No end to good books
Dont’t you love it when you “discover” a series that has already been written and published? If you love the first book, the second, third and so on are ready to be read – no waiting until the author completes the next instalment.
Best-sellers
For week ending Oct 25, 2009.
Manga Review
Fantastic fare and fancies
Sea creatures, demons in Tokyo and a bleak world infested with horrible monsters ... these are just some of the fantastic realms conjured up in this month’s selection of manga.
Ogres, demons and witches
Zone-OO is about two supernaturally-inclined teenage boys.
Startling end
A great, complicated story with great art – one can’t go wrong with King of Thorn.
Fun for all seasons
Oracle of Seasons is a fun read.
Special delivery
Tegami Bachi has the potential to become either a gripping tale of adventure or a meandering story with no focus.
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