Authors
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Fleur Hitchcock's Murder Mysteries
Fleur Hitchcock's latest murder mystery novel, Murder at Wintertide, is now available and is her most sinister yet.... Fleur began life as an author after graduating with a distinction from the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa. She now lives outside Bath and works with her husband, a t...
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Simon Fox
We hear from Simon Fox about his new thriller, Avalanche, and his top writing tips for young people. Running out of Time was Simon Fox's first novel after 20 years trapped in the dungeon of accountancy. He is determined to never go back. He lives in Sussex with his ex...
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Explore the natural world with the Peek-Through Nature series
The Peek-Through Nature series by author Patricia Hegarty and Britta Teckentrup gives young children an early introduction to the natural world. Patricia Hegarty (author) is currently the Editorial Director of Caterpillar Books and has written about all...
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Laura Baker celebrates 'being you' in Squirrel and Bird
Meet Squirrel and Bird . . . Squirrel is very LOUD, while Bird is very quiet . . . or are they? Laura Baker explores labels and visual literacy in Squirrel and Bird, illustrated by Stacey Thomas. Laura Baker has written over 50 books for childr...
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Alex Cotter
Described as a love letter to Sheffield, Alex Cotter's new novel The Ice Dancer follows one girl's passion for ice skating - but what will it take to be a champion? Alex Cotter has worked hard all her life at daydreaming, while making a living from words: from bookselli...
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Laura Baker
Laura Baker is the author of all sorts of books for children. She has written about feelings, farms, the magic of books . . . and even talking onions! Laura grew up in Canada but now lives in a lovely town on the coast of Wales with her husband, two boys and big basse...
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Freddie Kölsch introduces her folk horror YA novel, Empty Heaven
Freddie Kölsch explores identity, gender and how societal norms keep the true monsters hidden in her new YA folk horror novel, Empty Heaven. Freddie Kölsch is a connoisseur and crafter of frightful fiction (with a dash of hope) for teens and former teens. She lives in S...
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Emma Shevah introduces her compelling new YA novel, My Name is Jodie Jones
ReadingZone caught up with Emma Shevah to explore the inspiration for her stunning YA debut, My Name is Jodie Jones. Emma Shevah is half-Thai and half-Irish. She was born and raised in London, but has travelled and lived in lots of countries. Emma studied English...
