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BfK No. 1 - March 1980

Cover Story
The first issue of Books for Keeps ever published! But we couldn't afford full-colour!  Illustration from The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl, picture by Quentin Blake. Published by Joanathon Cape and Puffin Books.

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Bored - Nothing to Do

Peter Spier
8-10 Junior/Middle

Two boys act on a harassed mum's order, 'Go and do something', and, having acquired all the necessary parts, embark on operation aeroplane. But as the pair are joyriding, the results of their labours are being discovered and - needless to say - their enterprise is not altogether appreciated. Marvellous entertainment - illustrations crammed with amusing detail, comic strip format, and a short, lively, easy-to-read text. A book with something for everyone from beginner readers up. Beware though, detailed specifications and plan are given at the end ...

Reviewer: 
Jill Bennett
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