Childhood books stay with you forever. Whether Roald Dahl's dark humour or the derry-do of Hardy Brothers, the earthy anarchy of Stig of the Dump or the magical excitement of The Secret Garden, they have a lasting effect on how you approach the big wide world.
What book do you think children MUST read before they leave home?
And while we're at it, what book should every adult read?
(My children's nomination: The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
My adult nomination: 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez)
Need a reminder of the all-time classics? This Daily Telegraph list brings back the memories...
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100 BOOKS YOUR CHILD MUST READ - what are your nominations?
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TillyBookClub · 22/01/2009 21:22
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