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( & for the trolls, in case you were wondering, yes, she "has a life". She also plays netball, does 🥋 & 🤸♂️, & watches far too much 📺 )
#bookworm
This seems a strange way to describe someone who fought at the Somme, who lost nearly all his closest friends in battle, who drank the nectar of ancient poetry with C. S. Lewis, who wholly & irrevocably re-invented the fantasy genre.
We are so excited to announce #MeWithoutMaisie, a brilliantly candid and empathetic coming-of-age tale about friendship break-ups from award-winning author @HelenRutterUK. Listen to Helen introduce the book at youtube.com/watch?v=dGCOA1nR…. For ages 11+, out February 2027.
Daily poetry prompt: When writing about fireworks - try to find a fresh angle - describing fireworks from an animal’s point of view or writing about the debris of used fireworks on the morning after Bonfire Night.
Plus Bonfire poem. brian-moses.blogspot.com/202…@PieCorbett
I'm thrilled to announce that TRAITORS' NEST had been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2027! Congratulations to everyone else on the list.
carnegies.co.uk/writing-nomi…@Carnegie
We've put together a list of top-quality, short, super-readable books from acclaimed authors to help your students reflect and learn about the First World War this #ArmisticeDay: collins.co.uk/blogs/barringt…
Absolutely delighted to find that 'Honey's Helpful Hints' is on @SchoolReading's 100 Books to read before you're Five list. And what incredible company we're keeping too. So many childhood favourites one the list. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/read…@ClaireFLewis
Thank you.
Did you know we now have ten titles in our retellings range?
These are timeless classics retold by award-winning authors to make them available to more readers. Key themes and scenes are accentuated in a more concise format with dyslexia-friendly layouts.
collins.co.uk/collections/cl…
If you're out and about today, do try and pop into your local bookshop. Many of them are celebrating #BookshopDay and have organised some exciting events with authors and illustrators.
FRONT DESK: A GRAPHIC NOVEL
Ten-year-old Mia runs a motel front desk while her immigrant parents secretly shelter families in need. Can she protect them and follow her dream of becoming a writer?
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