Books for Keeps 27 - the children's book magazine online

Nicholas Tucker confesses his feelings for Judy Blume and describes a developing relationship between critic and author.

A five page special feature looks into a publishing phenomenon. What is Dungeons and Dragons? David Hill explains, Meet Joe Dever - the man behind Lone Wolf, An Orc in the Classroom Ideas for using role-play adventure in Lessons, Light at the End of the Dungeon Pat Thompson discovers some unexpected spin-offs.

New series, new settings, computer software: the publishing world is really buzzing with role-playing adventures.

Over a million boys and girls (but especially boys) have spent a significant proportion of the last two years with their noses buried in a book - a Fighting Fantasy book. David Hill took a close look at role-play adventures and decided to invite the Orcs into his classroom.

Pat Thomson reports on signs of a crack in the armour of the `can but won't' brigade.

Carnegie and Kate Greenaway.

Felicity Trotman brought back this report from the 21st annual International Children's Book Fair which took place at the beginning of April.

An essay

Part 1 of a new Lifeline series by Joan Barker and David Bennett which starts in this issue.

Jessica Yates two part selection of stories with political themes.

News about what's happening in the children's book world.