Books for Keeps 48 - the children's book magazine online

Last year Kipling, this year Barrie; both now dead for the 50 years that puts their work out of copyright. Three new illustrated versions appear this month.

Nicholas Tucker considers the enduring appeal of the eternal boy now, in publishing terms, approaching his 80th birthday.

Chris Powling talks to our cover artist - an American who has been laying claim to the English classics.

News and views about books on radio, TV and in films.

More and more publishers are bringing out books for the `newly independent reader'. Pat Triggs reports on how two new series are being received in the classroom.

Robert Leeson finds a new perspective on adaptation as his own version of The Third Class Genie goes into the theatre.

Martin Waddell was interviewed by Liz Weir.

Reports on the Smarties Prize and the Emil Award by Jill Paton Walsh and Chris Powling.

Patricia Crampton on Rudolf Frank's No Hero for the Kaiser.