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  • Cats with super powers!

    Friday, April 12, 2019

    These cats have claws you wouldn't want to argue with, and they can outrun the fastest dogs - but will their super powers be enough to save them from an evil kidnapper? Look out for SUPER CATS by GWYNETH REES!

  • UKLA Book AWards shortlists announced

    Monday, April 8, 2019

    The shortlists for the UKLA Book Awards, selected by teachers, have been announced. The shortlists highlight quality children's books that can also be used in the classroom. A panel of ten teachers will go on to choose the winning books.

  • Giveaway of fantasy series for 9-12 years

    Friday, March 29, 2019

    To celebrate the release of Galloglass, the third in the Worldquake sequence by Scarlett Thomas (Canongate), we're giving away three sets of the fantasy series. Look out for adventuring, a magical library and Midwinter spells!

  • Naughty Naughty Baddies giveaway

    Friday, March 29, 2019

    To celebrate the second adventure by the Naughty Naughty Baddies by Mark Sperring and Mr Gum illustrator David Tazzyman (Bloomsbury Children's Books), we're giving away two sets of both picture books.

  • Scavengers book group set

    Friday, March 29, 2019

    If you're looking for a great book to read with your book group this summer, we are giving away a set of ten copies of Scavengers by Darren Simpson (Usborne Publishing) in return for reviews by readers aged 11+.

  • Giveaway of new Benji Davies picture book!

    Friday, March 29, 2019

    We're delighted to have three copies of Benji Davies's new picture book, Tad, to give away to three lucky members! The picture book is published by HarperCollinsChildrensBooks this month.

  • Make a Picture Book Competition

    Thursday, March 28, 2019

    We are inviting those aged four to 18 years to create their own picture book, with author and illustrator Steven Lenton (illus of Dinosaurs Don't Draw and The Nothing to See Here Hotel) choosing the winners!

  • The Boy Who Flew

    Wednesday, March 27, 2019

    THE BOY WHO FLEW is a fast-paced adventure story set in the 18th century, about a boy who accidentally discovers a way to fly. There are others, however, who will stop at nothing to get the plans for his flying machine themselves...