Inspiring Young Readers
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J.R.R. Tolkien posted on 25 May 2016
I don't need to spend any time convincing you of the story telling qualities of Tolkien but you might just be a little surprised ...
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The Weirdstone of Brisingamen posted on 23 May 2016
Checking back on the publishing history of Alan Garner’s first novel...
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Through the looking glasses: where are all the children’s books with children wearing spectacles? posted on 22 May 2016
When I was growing up wearing glasses was definitely not 'cool', particularly for girls.
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The Space Story Omnibus posted on 22 May 2016
When The Space Story Omnibus was published for boys ( and, yes, it was almost certainly for boys) in 1955, the real adventure in space had hardly begun.
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An Interview With Beverley Brenna posted on 20 May 2016
An Interview With Beverley Brenna
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Lifeboat - Brighton Open Air Theatre posted on 16 May 2016
Lifeboat is a very special family event created in response to the refugee crisis.
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Jane Ray posted on 15 May 2016
This award winning English artist has illustrated over 70 books for children, including several that she has written herself
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Wild Orchid posted on 13 May 2016
I sometimes worry about all the books I have never read and never will read because of limited time and opportunity.
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The Eagle of the Ninth posted on 11 May 2016
I’ve never been much of a fan of historical fiction. The few examples of it that I’ve tried to read leave me feeling ...
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Career novels: fact or fiction? posted on 11 May 2016
Even as a young child I always wanted to be a teacher and so enjoyed lining up dolls and teddies, bossing them about