Inspiring Young Readers
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A Handful of Thieves posted on 21 Feb 2022
First published in 1967 in hardback and then in 1970 by Puffin, Nina Bawden’s adventure romp has lost none of its pace
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The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate posted on 17 Feb 2022
I have a great affection for this story by acclaimed award winning author, Margaret Mahy and well known illustrator, Margaret Chamberlain
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Naomi's Acrostic Poems posted on 14 Feb 2022
Seven year old Naomi enjoyed doing her English homework this week.
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Song of the River posted on 10 Feb 2022
The ever excellent Gill Lewis returns with another cracking story of individuals and communities finding a way of coming to terms with the natural world
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Elisabeth and the Box of Colours posted on 07 Feb 2022
This is the latest in the beautifully designed ‘Little Gems’ series of books published by Barrington Stoke.
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An Interview with Marcus Sedgwick posted on 03 Feb 2022
An Interview with Marcus Sedgwick
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White Horses by Eric Ravilious and Anne Pattullo: recreating Eric Ravilious’s “lost Puffin” posted on 31 Jan 2022
Guest writer, Alun Severn admires the careful recreation of what was thought to be a lost classic Puffin title.
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Wrath posted on 27 Jan 2022
This is Marcus Sedgwick’s first book for Barrington Stoke...
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Pride and Prejudice, a retelling posted on 24 Jan 2022
I am not a huge fan of Jane Austen but I can nevertheless appreciate her witty storytelling technique....
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Hansel & Gretel posted on 20 Jan 2022
Poet Laureate, Armitage has taken the traditional tale of Hansel and Gretel and created a new verse drama ...