Inspiring Young Readers
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George’s Marvellous Medicine posted on 01 Jun 2016
A review of the Roald Dahl classic by Lily, aged 7
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Marvel superheroes posted on 01 Jun 2016
Archie, aged 5, tells about his comic book superheroes
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The Bear and the Piano posted on 01 Jun 2016
A review of The Bear and the Piano by Ethan, aged 6
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The Square Root of Summer posted on 30 May 2016
This is an unusual YA novel because the seventeen year old heroine Margot ( aka Gottie) is very good at mathematics and physics
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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.