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'COS I'M A FOOL

\pause{1500}Author: Wisdom, Norman
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5955 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 8.25
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - Entertainment
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Co-written with Bernard Bale, this is the story of one of Britain's favourite funny men and his encounters with other show business legends.

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11 EMERALD STREET

\pause{1500}Author: O'Donnell, Hugh
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6815 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Main subject: General Fiction
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Robbie was an ordinary young Dublin boy until his head was hurt in the crush at a hurling match. When he returns to consciousness he believes that God has given him the power to perform miracles. He attempts to cure boys sicker than himself, but will need all his powers when tragedy strikes closer to home.

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ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN OF PASADENA

\pause{1500}Author: Stine, R L
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 16067 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 3
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 2.75
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 2 - ages 8 - 11 years
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Jordan and Nicole who live in hot Pasadena would love to have a real winter with real snow. Their father suddenly decides to take them to Alaska, but he also wants to photograph a great, hairy monster.

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ABOUT A BOY

\pause{1500}Author: Hornby, Nick
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5060 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 8.75
\pause{1500}Main subject: General Fiction
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Will is single & doesn't want children but when he meets Marcus, aged 12, they both discover they can benefit from their friendship. Strong language.

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ACCIDENT

\pause{1500}Author: Steel, Danielle
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4135 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 12.00
\pause{1500}Main subject: General Fiction
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Powerful tale of families' lives shattered & changed by a single devastating moment.

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ACT OF DARKNESS

\pause{1500}Author: Shaw, Simon
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5414 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.25
\pause{1500}Main subject: Detective & Mystery Stories
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Philip Fletcher takes an undemanding job at the Chichester Festival, but his detective skills are soon in demand as a friend is pursued by a stalker.

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ADRIAN MOLE (AGED 30 1/4): THE CAPPUCCINO YEARS

\pause{1500}Author: Townsend, Sue
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5511 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 9.25
\pause{1500}Main subject: Humorous Fiction
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Sequel to: 'Adrian Mole: The wilderness years' (3958). Now a celebrity chef and single parent, Mole returns to Leicester to vote for Dr Pandora Braithwaite, Labour Party candidate and love of his young life.

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ADRIAN MOLE: THE WILDERNESS YEARS

\pause{1500}Author: Townsend, Sue
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 3958 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 6.50
\pause{1500}Main subject: Humorous Fiction
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Adrian now 23 1/2 is still the misunderstood genius in pursuit of love. Humorous sequel to 'Growing Pains' (2115);

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AIRBORNE FOR THE DURATION

\pause{1500}Author: Barfoot, Eric A C
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6890 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
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\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
\pause{1500}Additional subject: War - WW2
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The author was just eighteen years old when he enlisted in the RAF as a pilot. After training he served in the Middle East for four years with no home leave. The is the account of one man's war.

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ALL POINTS NORTH

\pause{1500}Author: Armitage, Simon
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5310 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 8.00
\pause{1500}Main subject: Travel - British Isles
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The village of Marsden lies in the Pennines on the Lancashire/ Yorkshire border. In a series of funny, perceptive articles, Simon Armitage describes the place and its people.

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