Inspiring Young Readers
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Mr Santa posted on 12 Dec 2024
Manchester-based artist, Jarvis has previously worked in animation and record cover design....
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When the Stammer Came to Stay posted on 09 Dec 2024
When I was very much younger than I am now and just leaving university, I had a brief friendship with someone who had a pronounced stammer.
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The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore posted on 24 Nov 2024
The largely unseen other world of Faerie and the supernatural are a deeply embedded and important part of Ireland’s culture.
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Doctor Fairytale posted on 20 Nov 2024
Are you as curious as I am about the lives of your favourite fairy tale characters when they’re not at the centre of the story?
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The Clockwork Key posted on 03 Nov 2024
It’s always fun to be there at the start of a new series – in this case, Vashi Hardy’s ‘Relic Hunters’ with The Clockwork Key being the first.
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How the Penguin Became Part of Team Santa posted on 31 Oct 2024
There are plenty of children’s books about Christmas that feature penguins ....
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Relic Hamilton: Genie Hunter posted on 29 Oct 2024
Former Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho has returned with the first book in what promises to be an exciting new series ...
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Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain gets rowdy posted on 27 Oct 2024
Greg Jenner is a public historian, broadcaster and author who is dedicated to the idea of popularising the study of history with the help of humour.
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Caterpillar Hall posted on 24 Oct 2024
Why is it that some books seem to disappear from public sight ....
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Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries: The Ghosts of the Manor posted on 13 Oct 2024
The full-throated endorsement of this book by Lemony Snicket on the front cover will give you an immediate signal