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Barnes Children’s Literature Festival – a celebration of children’s books

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

Five years ago the first Barnes Children’s Literature Festival took place with the aim to become an inspiration for book lovers everywhere. Since then it has grown into a two day event for families that is now the largest dedicated … Continue reading →

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Not My Fault by Cath Howe

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Ever since the accident Rose and her sister Maya have not been talking. Maya asked her sister to push her harder on the roundabout and when Rose did there were terrible results. Now Maya blames Rose and treats her unkindly … Continue reading →

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Into the Bin (and out again) by Anne Fine illustrated by Vicky Gausden

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Former Children’s Laureate and Carnegie Award winning author Anne Fine has written several shorter novels for Barrington Stoke over the years that have been extremely popular in the school library. Her latest offering Into the Bin (and out again) is … Continue reading →

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D-Day Dog by Tom Palmer

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

In this poignant and thought provoking World War 2 story Tom Palmer weaves together diverse voices to commemorate those who lost their lives during the D-Day Landings and sympathetically answers some of the most difficult questions about war itself. This … Continue reading →

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Jasper: Space Dog by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Lewis James

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing this entertaining book weaves fact and fiction together in a package that is designed to be accessible to a broad readership. Jasper would be a valuable addition to … Continue reading →

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The Middler by Kirsty Applebaum

Posted on March 18, 2019 by

This debut set in a dystopian near future is an absorbing story of boundaries tested, forbidden friendships made, propaganda and questioning, and developing the courage to find your own voice and speak the truth. Eleven year old Maggie is a … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Libraries

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

On Sunday 10th March I battled my way through gales, engineering works on Southwest Trains and fallen trees on Southern Rail to attend an event at the British Library. It was definitely worth it.  The afternoon brought together three wonderful … Continue reading →

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The Truth of Things and Lark by Anthony McGowan

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

The publishers Barrington Stoke are responsible for a wide range of books that are created to be accessible to all readers including those with dyslexia or children and teens sometimes described as reluctant readers. Sometimes “reluctant” readers are simply young … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Flew by Fleur Hitchcock

Posted on February 20, 2019 by

I loved this thrilling story with a Dickensian feel. The Book Who Flew is brimful of murder, a chilling, sinister villain, rooftop escapes, adventure and a brave hero who has dreams, secrets and a warm heart.   Athan Wilde and … Continue reading →

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2018 – The Highlights of my Reading Year In Children’s Books

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

2018 has been a yet another wonderful year for children’s books. The increasing range of high quality books available is a joy to children’s book lovers such as me. However not all my favourite reads of the year were published … Continue reading →

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