In Ann Patchett's Bel Canto, an unnamed South American country, a world-renowned soprano sings at a birthday party in honour of a visiting Japanese industrial titan. Alas, in the opening sequence, just as the accompanist kisses the soprano, a ragtag band of 18 terrorists enters the vice-presidential mansion through the air-conditioning ducts. Their quarry is the president, who has unfortunately stayed home to watch a favourite soap opera--and thus, from the beginning, things go awry.

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Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree: Bk. 7: Amazon.co.uk: Andy Stanton, David Tazzyman: Books

Mr Gum is a truly nasty old man. He's absolutely grimsters. But this book is not just about him. There is also a little girl called Polly, an evil butcher, heroes and sweets and stuff, and Jake the dog, who must be saved from terrible, terrible evil.

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Don't Pick on Me: How to Handle Bullying: Amazon.co.uk: Rosemary Stones: Books

Bullies, Bigmouths and So-called Friends: Amazon.co.uk: Jenny Alexander: Books. Bullies, Bigmouths and So-called Friends is a truly excellent read. Regardless of whether you or your child is, or has been bullied, everyone should read this.

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Every week football throws up another perplexing financial conundrum, such as "Who really wants to own Arsenal, Portsmouth or West Ham?"or "Why would anyone want to rescue Accrington Stanley?"

Let's Talk About Where Babies Come from: Amazon.co.uk: Robie H. Harris: Books

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Books by three first time novelists, including one written from the perspective of a hard-drinking and womanising chimp, have joined literary heavyweights on the longlist for the 2009 Man Booker prize.

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