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Looking for a beautiful young adult book

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TheGirlOnTheLanding · 25/10/2020 18:35

Beautiful to look at, as well as to read, preferably!

I've just bought a lovely hardback graphic novel for one DC's stocking, so want to buy an equivalent for DD (16). Last Christmas she was given the last of the Ink trilogy which is exactly the sort of thing I'm after - hardback, gorgeous foiled cover, with vivid coloured endpapers, which made it feel like a special gift (as well as her loving the stories in the series). I haven't been able to browse physical stores and Amazon doesn't really show that sort of information (beyond whether something is hardback or paperback) so I'm feeling a bit stuck. Has anyone seen or read anything lovely that they'd recommend? She isn't interested in graphic novels or classic literature, but does read most other things. It also doesn't really need to be YA as long as it's relatable and not too adult in theme.

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IwishIwasyoda · 05/11/2020 09:47

If your daughter likes fantasy Fairyloot www.fairyloot.com/fairy-trove/ does some special editions - currently closed for subscriptions but a couple of boxes / books available

TheGirlOnTheLanding · 05/11/2020 21:50

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've ordered a really lovely edition of Rebecca by Daphne duMaurier - hopefully not too archaic to be off putting like Austen and Bronte have been to DD. Lots of lovely books suggested though: might get another one (or two)...

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Belacqua1975 · 12/11/2020 22:40

This may not be beautiful enough but it's an incredibly good young adult book
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DODIE-SMITH-I-Capture-the-Castle-1997-Folio-Society-in-Slip-Case/143817915977?hash=item217c373e49:g:j-wAAOSwpqJfnytK
There's also a 'deluxe' edition available new but I can't tell if it's nice.
Or, The Night Bookmobile by Audrey Niffenegger is rather amazing
www.amazon.co.uk/Night-Bookmobile-Audrey-Niffenegger/dp/0224089528?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

cdtaylornats · 12/11/2020 22:52

Have a look on Comixology see if you can spot some

scrivette · 12/11/2020 23:41

Macmillan Collectors Library are beautiful little books and you can get a lot of classics and children's classics in them.

I started my collection a few years ago and I love them, they are also so small that they are good to pop in a bag. Does she have a classic book from childhood you cousin get her?

Jux · 13/11/2020 23:22

The Goblin Emperor. Much the kindest, most sensible YA book I've read for a while, if not ever!

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