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The 32 best books to give as presents this Christmas

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Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson poses for a picture at The V&A's Museum of Childhood on April 3, 2014 in London, England. An exhibition exploring her life and work will open at the museum on April 5, 2014. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The books we actually read on our summer holidays (honestly)

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