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INTERVIEW WITH BLACKBEARD & OTHER VICIOUS VI… | Kirkus Reviews
From the Interview With series , Vol. 2 by Andy Seed ; illustrated by Gareth Conway ‧ Horrid historical humans get the Q&A treatment. With the aid of a time machine/translator, the author meekly interviews a slew of antiheroes (eight men, one woman, and one couple, the notorious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow), most of whom are of European or American origin. British humor and amusing line drawings leaven the encounters, but quite a number of fascinating facts make it through.
Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide
Ace of Spades Review An ingeniously twisty thriller exposing white supremacy in an elite high school June 2021 Debut of the Month Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s Ace of Spades is an explosively exceptional debut. An incisively subversive, edge-of-your-seat thriller that takes the genre to jaw-droppingly unexpected extremes as it exposes horrific, deep-rooted institutionalised racism. The action centres around an elite high school in the white part of town.
We Want Our Books by Jake Alexander
We Want Our Books Review An empowering story about saving libraries June 2021 Debut of the Month From the 2019 Macmillan prize-winner this is a powerful, dramatic and inspirational story about the difference even a child can make if they take action and get their voice heard. The delightfully curious Rosa needsa book but her library is closed for redevelopment but Rosa dn her sister decide to protest and not give up , gradually bringing everyone onboard.
Author of the Month, Holly Bourne
In September 2013 LoveReading4Kids reviewed a debut called Soulmates, a romance with a difference and described "A home-grown young author with a fearless freshness, poised to take the YA market by storm". How right we were! Holly Bourne has gone from strength to strength publishing a string of gripping, inspirational and life-affirming YA reads tackling topical teen issues, including peer pressure, toxic friendships, anxiety and sexual harassment.
The Secret Detectives by Ella Risbridger
LoveReading View on The Secret Detectives Gripping history and classic mystery on the high seas June 2021 Debut of the Month Inspired by The Secret Garden and the stylistic elegance of the golden age of children’s literature, Ella Risbridger’s The Secret Detectives radiates historic charisma and the allure of engaging self-determining characters.
Let's Get Back to School!
By Charlotte Carus on 18th August 2020 It's time to return to school. After so many months away, the idea of starting term in September might feel a little daunting for some children. Others will be excitedly looking forward to seeing their friends and enjoying all the great things that school offers. With all pupils expected to attend full time from the autumn term your school will be busily preparing a safe environment and, at least for a while, children will learn and play in small groups.
60 Series of Books for Kids with a Voracious Appetite
By Deborah Maclaren on 11th August 2020 Is there anything better than a child finding a character they love, or a world they are bewitched by, voraciously gobbling up all of the books in the series?
Summer Reading Challenge
We’ve been getting ready to celebrate Earth Day on 22 April by reading some of our favourite books about the natural world. Check out our recommendations for books about nature, wildlife and the environment below. Join in the fun in Chat and share your fave nature themed reads! What are your top tips for looking after our planet? Is it a Mermaid? by Candy Gourlay and Francesca Chessa When Benjie and Bel find a strange creature on a tropical beach they know it’s a dugong.
Families and Schools Need to Build a Reading Culture for Children
In this edition of The Interview, Fair Observer talks to Andy Seed, a British children’s author. Why is reading so important? It’s a question that academics, governments and families have considered essential for children. Indeed, reading helps to broaden the mind. Those who read books experience stronger family relationships, improved communication and better critical thinking skills. Reading books is highly important for a child’s development.
#HookedOnBooks: your recommendations
Published on: 07 February 2019 Author: Robbie Hunt When SF Said put together his list of 30 books to help find a breakthrough book for reluctant readers he asked for your recommendations too... and boy did you guys deliver. Illustration: Erika Meza We asked for your recommendations and you responded with a deluge of fantastic books.
Blue Peter Book Awards 2015
The Blue Peter Book Awards 2015 saw two hugely inventive titles walk away with prizes, as Pamela Butchart's The Spy Who Loved School Dinners walked away with the Best Story title and the Best Book with Facts prize went to Andy Seed's The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff. A panel of judges including Rastamouse co-creator Michael de Souza and previous winner Liz Pichon whittled down the shortlist, while the eventual winners were picked by over 200 children in ten schools across the UK.
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