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Curse Of The Nomed by B.B. Taylor, illustrated by Holly Bushnell

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Publication Date: 17 May 2018 Starting secondary school is nerve wracking enough without being late, but that’s exactly what happens on Nora, Stef and Jacob’s first day at Nomed Academy. The three children find themselves stood outside the assembly hall staring at a room full of statuesque students and their Headteacher, who looks nowhere near … Continue reading Curse Of The Nomed by B.B. Taylor, illustrated by Holly Bushnell

An Interview with B.B. Taylor

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I’m delighted to welcome B.B. Taylor to the blog today to talk about all things Curse Of The Nomed and secondary school. Based on a winning idea by The Whizz Writers at Four Dwellings Academy in Birmingham, and beautifully illustrated by Holly Bushnell, B.B. Taylor has brought their story about three children’s first day at … Continue reading An Interview with B.B. Taylor

My thoughts on mental health issues among primary school pupils and how I hope The Mystery of the Colour Thief will help children to reach out by Ewa Jozefkowicz

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I am delighted to welcome Ewa Jozefkowicz to the blog today to talk about children’s mental health. With figures showing that in an average class of 30 young people, three will have a mental health problem, and 10% of children aged 5-16 have been diagnosed with a mental health problem, it’s an issue that needs to … Continue reading My thoughts on mental health issues among primary school pupils and how I hope The Mystery of the Colour Thief will help children to reach out by Ewa Jozefkowicz

The Mystery Of The Colour Thief by Ewa Jozefkowicz

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Publishing 3 May 2018 Cover illustration by Sophie Gilmore Izzy’s life has been spiralling downwards ever since the Blackest Day. The day of the accident that has left her mother in a coma. The accident that was her fault. The Shadow Man haunts her dreams, and must be the reason the colours in her mural … Continue reading The Mystery Of The Colour Thief by Ewa Jozefkowicz

Vasilisa the Priest’s Daughter (on challenging stereotypes) by Sophie Anderson

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I’m delighted to welcome Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs, to the blog for my stop on the blog tour, to share the first of 15 of her favourite Russian Fairytales.   Fifteen Russian Fairy Tales and What They Mean to Me by Sophie Anderson 1. Vasilisa the Priest’s Daughter (on challenging … Continue reading Vasilisa the Priest’s Daughter (on challenging stereotypes) by Sophie Anderson

When The Mountains Roared by Jess Butterworth

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Ruby has to leave Australia in a hurry with her Dad and Grandma, leaving her life and her mum behind. With very few possessions to remind her of home, the family set sail to a new life in India, where her father grew up. The hotel isn’t what she thought it would be: it’s boarded … Continue reading When The Mountains Roared by Jess Butterworth

Noah Scape Can’t Stop Repeating Himself by Guy Bass, illustrated by Steve May

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Cover and internal illustrations by Steve May Noah knows what he wants out of life – a school day based on dinosaurs, spaghetti and tomato sauce every  lunchtime, and people just like him to enjoy it with. When wishing doesn’t work, Noah realises it’s time to decide, and so begins the Dundlewick Doubling... Laugh out … Continue reading Noah Scape Can’t Stop Repeating Himself by Guy Bass, illustrated by Steve May

The Peculiars by Kieran Larwood

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Cover illustration by Karl James Mountford When Sheba is bought by Mr Plumpscuttle, she’s excited at leaving her cage on the pier behind and exploring the wonders that London offer. She quickly learns though, that life won’t be all that different; she’ll still be gawked at by paying customers, because she’s a wolf-girl. In London, … Continue reading The Peculiars by Kieran Larwood