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Mitch Johnson explores football activism in Kick and Strike
Mitch Johnson joins ReadingZone to talk about football, exploitation and standing up for what is right in his new book, Strike, a companion title to his award-winning debut, Kick. studied English Literature with Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, where n...
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Radiya Hafiza
Radiya Hafiza's new book, Rumaysa: Ever After, revisits the fairytale world of Rumaysa: A Fairytale, with Rumaysa searching for her own 'happy ever after'. Radiya studied English Language and Literature at King’s College London and worked in publishing for a few years....
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Kristina Rahim explores family and identity in Max and Ella, Stuck Together
Author of The Doughnut Club Kristina Rahim returns with a new novel about family and identity, Max and Ella, Stuck Together! Kristina Rahim is a writer who lives in London with her wife and two daughters. Before writing, Kristina worked in the property industry, buildin...
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Catherine Bruton
Catherine Bruton, author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, introduces her new book, Tadpole Summer, exploring themes of grief and transformation. Catherine studied English at Oxford University and now juggles life as a teacher, children's author and mum. As an English teach...
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Tom Palmer introduces his new historical fiction novel, If the Invader Comes
If the Invader Comes, a gripping historical fiction adventure set in Cornwall during WWII, is based on real life events. Author Tom Palmer tells us more. Tom Palmer is the multi-award-winning author of many books including the Young Quills Award winners After the War an...
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Fiona Dixon introduces her fantasy adventure, Crow: Thief of Magic
Enter a world where dreams can be caught, and sold, and where magic slips in to everyday life, in Crow: Thief of Magic, a gripping fantasy adventure. Fiona Dixon has been getting lost in fantasy worlds for a long as she can remember. As a child, she spent a lot of time...
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Ross Welford introduces his laugh-out-loud Prince Kal series
A short and unlikely hero, Prince Kal accidentally finds himself on Earth, with unintended results . . . Author Ross Welford shares the highlights from Prince Kal and the Salivator Alligator. Ross Welford was a journalist and television producer before becoming a full-t...
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Rong Rong unveils Jolly Monster Town, her new series for younger readers
Discover monsters big and small, and adventures every day, in Jolly Monster Town! ReadingZone found out more from author and illustrator Rong Rong. Rong Rong is an author and illustrator who dwells in the jolly enchanted New Forest. Once a teller of tales for film and t...
