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Title:
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List of Suspicious Things, The |
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Authors:
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Godfrey, Jenny |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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449 |
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Year:
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2024 |
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Publisher:
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Penguin Random House |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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The Yorkshire Ripper casts a long shadow over northern England … With the possibility of her family moving south to escape the fear, 12-year-old Miv decides that solving the murders herself will mean they can stay put. Armed with a list to work through, Miv, in league with her best friend Sharon, put their families and their small Yorkshire town under close, but perhaps flawed scrutiny. Set in the 1970s, this is a warm and funny coming-of-age story, tinged with poignancy and vividly reflecting a community experiencing unrelenting change
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"A heartwarming and moving experience, and I loved it."
"If this is a debut, then I can't wait to read more from this author."
"The book is a love story - not limited to romance, also the love of family, best friends and community."
"A truly original take on a mystery and certainly a heartfelt and touching one - it nearly had me in tears!"
"This wasn't at all what I expected, but I did end up getting sucked into the story - enjoyed it very much."
"The author captures the girls' naivety nicely, and we see them having to grow up as the story progresses."
"The List of Suspicious Things is a great choice for readers who enjoy stories told through the eyes of a child."
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Categories:
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Fiction, Community, Historical, Mystery, Young narrator, England, Popular Fiction, Just Added, 2026 Titles, New Adult |
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Reviews
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By: PALMN 042
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2026-03-09 14:15:34 |
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Everyone enjoyed this book, and were surprised by the sad twist. Great character development. Interesting historical setting. |
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By: KATIK 002
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2025-11-26 10:03:29 |
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We all enjoyed this although it took a while to get into. Quirky idea behind the book. |
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By: CHCH 557
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2025-09-09 08:20:10 |
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Our group thoroughly enjoyed this easy-to-read novel, drawn in by Miv's earnest attempts to make sense of her world. Many of us related to her perspective, having grown up in a similar era, and the nostalgic details like the music took us down memory lane. The book is packed with social issues, which sparked lively and wide-ranging discussions. While some found it heavy in places, telling the story through the eyes of a 12-year-old made these themes more digestible and emotionally resonant. A compelling read and rich book for discussion. |
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