Authors Children
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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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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...
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How football made Tom Palmer a reader and writer
Tom is the author of two football fiction series for Puffin. Foul Play is a series about a 14-year-old boy who tries to solve football-related crimes, such as kidnapped players and murderer managers. Football Academy is about an under-12 team at a Prem...
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Emma Farrarons gives Forest School a magical twist in her Wands Away series
Enter a world of nature and magic, spellcraft and broomsticks; Emma Farrarons introduces her Wands Away! young fiction series. Emma Farrarons was born in the Philippines and grew up in Paris in France, surrounded by books and drawing. She studied art at...
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Sophie Anderson reveals her sequel, The House With Chicken Legs Runs Away
Award-winning author Sophie Andersen returns to the world of The House With Chicken Legs with a sequel, The House With Chicken Legs Runs Away. She tells ReadingZone more about it. Sophie Anderson was born in Swansea and now lives in the Lake District with her family. He...
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Ruby Clyde and Rachel WD introduce their Glam and Beardy series
Meet Ruby Clyde and Rachel WD, the comedy duo behind new fantasy series Glam and Beardy! Rachel WD and Ruby Clyde are also known as Shelf - a comedy double act that write and perform for adults and children. They are regular writers on series 7 of The Amazing World of G...
