Robert Shore
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A book to put the Midlands back on the map. Everyone knows what they think of the North and South of England — the clichés abound. But what about that big, anonymous stretch of land in between: the Midlands? Despite being home to around a third of the English population, it's a region that seems to have neither purpose nor identity.
In this humorous exploration, the author — a Midlander exiled in London — sets off on a tour of the country's...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 10
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"Joseph Conrad's enduring portrait of the ugliness of colonialism in a deluxe edition with a gripping cover by 'Hellboy' artist Mike Mignola. 'Heart of Darkness' is the thrilling tale of Marlow, a seaman and wanderer recounting his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz. Traveling upriver into the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Marlow's discovery...