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Mark
Shakespeare: 4 spectacular introductions to the bard
NOTE: Marcia Williams (see Tales from Shakespeare) will be in the shop helping us to celebrate the Shakespeare 400th anniversary on Sat...
Mark
Barry Loser Hates Half Term! by Jim Smith
Barry is being sent to spend half term at Pirate Camp on Mogden Island. What could possibly go wrong? As I recall from my days in the...
Margaret
Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins
Nory really, really wants to be able to turn herself into a fluffy black kitten. Only then will she be able to gain entry to the...
Mark
Create Your Own Review of Create Your Own Alien Adventure by Chris & Adam Judge
1. Do You feel like reading a review for a create-your-own-adventure children's book? If Yes, carry on to number 2. If No, scroll down to...
Mark
Story World cards by John & Caitlin Matthews et al.
Recently, when scrabbling around for creative writing ideas for our Junior Comics Club, I was drawn to the Story World cards, concieved...
Margaret
The Wild Swans by Jackie Morris
A foolish king who hides his children in an impenetrable maze. A vengeful queen weaving strange magic. Brothers turned into swans, and a...
Tony, Margaret & Mark
Books of the Year 2015: Junior 8-12
Emily Sparkes and the Friendship Fiasco by Ruth Fitzgerald The Emily Sparkes books are sweet and funny, with a strong narrative voice...
Mark
Jessica's Ghost by Andrew Norriss
What starts out as a gentle, funny ghost story turns into something breathtaking, beautiful and important. Recently (and very deservedly)...
Tony
Dear Father Christmas
Dear Father Christmas, I have tried to be good all year with only a few minor incidents which were off the scale so please could you...
Mark
Halloween Approaches... pt. 1 picturebook to early readers and dyslexia friendly
There's nothing like a healthy dose of horror. A good spooky story can free our imaginations, help us deal with real fears by battling...