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Klaus Flugge illustration prize
Thursday, May 16, 2019
The six picture books shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize, which recognises promising new picture book illustrators, have been announced - and we have a set of the shortlisted books to give away!
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Cinderella with a difference
Thursday, May 16, 2019
CINDERS AND SPARKS is a fabulous retelling of the Cinderella story but this time with a sassy young Cinders who has no intention of spending the rest of her life locked away in a castle....! Author LINDSEY KELK tells us more!
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Celebrating the first ascent of Mount Everest
Sunday, May 12, 2019
You might already know that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first people to reach the top of Everest, but in EVEREST: THE STORY OF EDMUND HILLARY AND TENZING NORGAY, you learn what lies behind of each their successes.
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Imagine finding yourself in a computer game...
Friday, May 10, 2019
Look out for video games, armies of soldiers and a prince who wants to be an actor in LEVEL UP!, an hilarious, adventure-packed novel by author TOM NICOLL.
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Look out for monsters and magic!
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Brat lives on an island with his master, who makes monsters...but what are his plans for this strange army of monsters, and can Brat do anything to stop him? Author LORRAINE GREGORY tells us more!
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Barnes Children's Literature Festival
Monday, May 6, 2019
Don't miss out on the upcoming Barnes Children's Literature Festival that will see authors including David Almond, Robin Stevens, Steve Antony, SF Said, Sibeal Pounder and Axel Scheffler appearing across a packed two-day programme of public events.
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Writers to watch out for
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
The shortlist for the Branford Boase Award has been announced, celebrating debut authors and their editors. With previous winners including Siobhan Dowd, Meg Rosoff and Philip Reeve, these are authors to watch out for.
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Giveaway of Branford Boase shortlist!
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
We're delighted to offer a set of the shortlisted Brandford Boase titles to a school library. The books cover ages 8-14+ years, and they are all reviewed here.
