The people below all want to borrow a book from the library. There are eight book reviews. Decide which book would be the most suitable for the people below.
1. Brian
Brian is twenty-two and has just graduated with a degree in history. He enjoys reading about real people who have done something unusual or exciting in their life.
2. Marie
Marie is a primary school teacher. She enjoys reading books that transport her to another world, or to a completely different life from her own. She also likes romantic novels.
3. Bob
Bob is a retired scientist. He enjoys doing quizzes and solving puzzles because he has a very analytical mind. He wouldn't be interested in reading an ordinary book.
4. Angie
Angie doesn't have a lot of time to read so she enjoys books that she can read a little bit at a time. She particularly likes books about people and human relationships.
5. John
John likes detective stories. He doesn't like anything that is too difficult because he doesn't want to have to concentrate too much while he is reading.
This book of short stories isn't actually about travelling at all, even though the title may make you think so. It is a collection of studies of how people are with their families. Often funny and also often heartbreaking, these short stories show both the best and the worst of people.
An advertisement for a castle to rent on the Italian Riviera brings together four very different women. The beautiful environment helps them make discoveries about themselves, life and love. A novel that you won't want to put down once you start reading it.
This is the true story of Richard Berk's search for the African bushmen and their amazing acceptance of his presence in their timeless world. Berk managed, against all odds, to live with the bushmen for six months, learning their language and exploring their ancient culture. A great story about an impressive anthropologist.
A light-hearted crime story about a private detective on his final case before retirement. However, the investigation takes an unexpected turn of events and the hero is put in some dangerous situations. A good read for those who don't want to be challenged too much.
The story of an imaginary Egyptian pharaoh has some interesting archaeological facts and some beautiful drawn maps and diagrams. But unless you have a passion for Ancient Egypt, it probably wouldn't be a gripping read.
A surprisingly interesting look at how the media has changed our lifestyles. This nonfiction book shows how advertising has developed over the years and how we now accept images that would have been criticised in the past.
Not an easy-reading book. This novel takes the reader into a world of mystery and strange events that all have an effect on each other. There is, however, one common factor that links everything together. Can you work out what this is before everything is explained in the final chapter?
The story of a snow leopard, orphaned by hunters, which ran across miles of frozen land searching for a home. This book is sponsored by the Leopard Sanctuary and its message about the illegal fur trade is clear and powerful.