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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell From Amazon.com Worth: Enjoyed: Stay away from this one if you like your tales normal. I didn't write my review here.
Love in the Time of Cholera From Amazon.com From Amazon UK Worth: Enjoyed: I struggled to get into this but when I picked it up again I was pulled into the tale. No doubt that Marquez weaves a lavish and rich tapestry of characters and places. For a time there I was immersed and intrigued. Yet by the ending I was disenchanted. I won't spoil anything for you but there's a minor relationship that made me uncomfortable due to the girl's young age. So with that bad taste in my mouth, I carried on. Only I was left empty. I just didn't like the protagonist enough to care if things turned out well for him. I would still recommend it if you find it in the library.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings From Amazon.com From Amazon UK Worth: Enjoyed: Finally got around to this. I enjoyed her style as it comes across as fiction rather than a dry autobiography. The first half is really interesting, covering her time in the South during the 40's. Well, it's all quite interesting. However, whilst I began fully expecting to sympathise with her, I was left a little cold. I can't say I particularly admired or liked her after reading the first in her series.

	"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!" From Amazon.com From Amazon UK Age: 3-6 The pixiegirl is tickled by sneezing and loves animals so I thought that this one would be just her thing. We both enjoy it. It's funny and has a great rhyme going on. It's longish. He doesn't actually sneeze which was a surprise and a bit of a let down, but the silly tale makes up for it. Recommended.
	Whopper Cake From Amazon.com From Amazon UK Age: 3-5 This one is so-so. I like the premise. But the text and imposed accent doesn't do it for me. The pixie girl likes it okay but won't request it. Okay if you find it in the library.