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  • Little Rebels fiction award shortlist

    Thursday, April 18, 2019

    Government propaganda, militarization, misjudged Western 'aid' and the UK's participation in the slave trade are some of the themes highlighted by this year's shortlist for the Little Rebels Award for Radical Children's Fiction.

  • A surprising story

    Tuesday, April 16, 2019

    Like the 'Surprising Seeds' in this story, BLOOM will wind its way into your heart, take root in your imagination and encourage it to grow in quite unexpected ways. You have been warned!

  • Discover life in our Oceans

    Friday, April 12, 2019

    Television and radio presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff is passionate about our oceans, and has written about the strange and wonderful creatures that live in them in her new book, THE SEA, published by Bloomsbury Children's Books.

  • Cats with super powers!

    Friday, April 12, 2019

    These cats have claws you wouldn't want to argue with, and they can outrun the fastest dogs - but will their super powers be enough to save them from an evil kidnapper? Look out for SUPER CATS by GWYNETH REES!

  • UKLA Book AWards shortlists announced

    Monday, April 8, 2019

    The shortlists for the UKLA Book Awards, selected by teachers, have been announced. The shortlists highlight quality children's books that can also be used in the classroom. A panel of ten teachers will go on to choose the winning books.

  • Giveaway of fantasy series for 9-12 years

    Friday, March 29, 2019

    To celebrate the release of Galloglass, the third in the Worldquake sequence by Scarlett Thomas (Canongate), we're giving away three sets of the fantasy series. Look out for adventuring, a magical library and Midwinter spells!

  • Naughty Naughty Baddies giveaway

    Friday, March 29, 2019

    To celebrate the second adventure by the Naughty Naughty Baddies by Mark Sperring and Mr Gum illustrator David Tazzyman (Bloomsbury Children's Books), we're giving away two sets of both picture books.

  • Scavengers book group set

    Friday, March 29, 2019

    If you're looking for a great book to read with your book group this summer, we are giving away a set of ten copies of Scavengers by Darren Simpson (Usborne Publishing) in return for reviews by readers aged 11+.