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BfK No. 76 - September 1992

Cover Story
On the front of BfK this month is the cover for Raymond Briggs's new book, THE MAN (see Chris Powling's interview with Raymond Briggs in this issue). It was published by Julia MacRae in August and we thank them for their help in using this illustration.

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Meet Posy Bates

Helen Cresswell
 Judy Bennett
1 hr 48 mins, AUDIO BOOK, two cassettes
10-14 Middle/Secondary

Posy is an intensely active, curious child, often the despair of her mother, Daph, harassed by the demands of baby Fred and by finding yet another of Posy's spider or stick insect collections. She's characterful and resourceful, organising chaotic pet shows, making friends with the Bag Lady at the fair and finally achieving her heart's desire when Daph allows her to keep a stray dog. Judy Bennett's Midlands accent for the dialogue makes the family realistic and she's an excellent creator of character through voice: Posy's childish enthusiasm, the slow, nasal twang of some of her friends and the quiet despair - and love - in over-worked Daph.

Reviewer: 
Rachel Redford
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