The Bridges in London (Going to)

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Summary: Another good one in a series
Review: I bought this book as well as the one about Paris for my 2 children before our European trip. We found them to be very helpful to the kids and gave them things to look for and be excited about on our trip besides the ravens at the Tower of London.

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Summary: A good pre-trip read
Review: We bought this slender book before taking our 4 kids on a trip to London and wanted reading material that would give them a sense of the place; it's an overview of the major sites loosely tied together with a mystery narrative. It also contains a list of about 20 must-sees described from the point of view of Robin, the fictional narrator; also a glossary of British slang terms. It's not great fiction, but it's a good starting place for kids wanting to know more about modern London. I wish the 2 kids in the story (ages 12 and 14) were more enthusiastic about the places they visited... they give the impression that London is a stodgy place through which their parents drag them... but it all comes out right in the end.