SAIRA KHAN:I LOVE this book. It's called The Firework Maker's Daughter and it's all about a girl called Lila. Now Lila has always dreamed of being a firework-maker. Just like her father.

The Guinness World Records entry for largest aerial firework has been broken in Colorado United States. The successful attempt weighed 2,800lbs (1,270kg) and measured 62in (1.57m). The previous ...