Every generation of children has their favourite literary characters who capture the imagination and the fire up their passion for reading . Across the east of England, each county has their own favourite children's book. Now we want to find out which one's king of the bookworm mountain.
 | | Starring Tracy Beaker- |
In Norfolk, the most popular borrowed children's title is Starring Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson. In this latest adventure for Ms Beaker - Tracy is determined to be in the new school play A Christmas Carol. The key question is will she be the star?Μύ One young reader said: "I really enjoyed this book. I could really identify with the characters and understand what they were saying". But does Norfolk's most borrowed title, deserve to be crowned top title in the region? Take part in our vote by using the button on the right of this page. The closing date to vote is noon on Wednesday, 7 March, 2007. Top titles across the East Tracy Beaker already looks gorgeous wearing the 'most borrowed' crown for Norfolk, but maybe you'd prefer one of the other titles from the East to walk away with the top position in our poll? The other top titles that get borrowed most from the shelves of libraries across the region are: Bedfordshire
 | | Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, R Dahl |
The classic story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is as popular as ever - particularly in Luton libraries where there have been a number of events based around the book about the little boy who loves chocolate. The book is based largely on the author's own passion for chocolate, which started when he was at Repton School. A manufacturer sent parcels of new types of chocolate for pupils to taste. It struck a cord for one little boy from Luton who said: "I love this book because I like chocolate. This book is funny and interesting". Cambridgeshire
 | | Where's Wally by Martin Handford |
Where's Wally? The Wonder Book by Martin Handford is flying off the library shelves in Cambridgeshire. An adventure which takes its young readers on a journey to some amazing places like the Corridors of Time, on a tour of the Cake Factory and to see the Fantastic Flower Garden. Wherever you go there are characters and things to seek out. It's a book which appeals to puzzlers (and those with a keen eye!) of all ages. Essex JK Rowling's Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince is bewitching young book borrowers in Essex.
 | | Harry Potter by JK Rowling |
This installment on the series finds Harry in his sixth year at Hogwarts. He has to deal with teenage hormones and the return of Lord Voldermort. The creature, the Horcrux's, are pure evil, and one young reader said they make you want to help Harry and Professor Dumbledore. He added: "When Dumbledore dies, it brings tears to your eyes and you really feel for Harry". This series of booksΜύhas captivated adults as well as younger readers and some have argued that this book in particular has been written to appeal to an older age group.ΜύΜύ Northamptonshire
 | | Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb - F Simon |
Phew, what a whiff! Nope, it's not the sewage work on a warm day, but the rogue device from the pages of Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb by Francesca Simon. A stinkbomb becomes a deadly weapon in Horrid Henry's long running tussle between double agents Moody Margaret and Perfect Peter. It also creates chaos in his team project to build the Parthenon and gets a new pet tarantula. "I love the funny pictures and the way he manages to upset everyone so much," said one young fan. Suffolk Another book by Jacqueline Wilson takes the 'most borrowed' title in Suffollk.
 | | Candyfloss by Jaqueline Wilson |
Candyfloss finds Floss' mum and her new husband move to Australia, but Floss decides to stay at home with Dad. They enjoy a relaxed life on a diet of chip butties and candyfloss from the local funfair. But then, disaster strikes and they find themselves homeless. Will their new fairground friends help out or could Dad and Floss be destined for a life on the road? And there you have it, the Eastern counties 'most borrowed' children's books.Μύ But what's the favourite book of all? Will you be loyal to Norfolk's top borrowed title, or will you vote for one of the others. Μύ | 
