New Books for Keeps September edition now online: Nick Sharratt, David Almond, Eric Hill

September, 2010

Dear Books for Keeps reader

The new edition of Books for Keeps is now online. We are delighted that Books for Keeps 184 contains in-depth features on three of the most important figures in contemporary children's books: David Almond, Eric Hill and Nick Sharratt.

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In the new 'BfK Basics' feature Liz Attenborough explains how sharing books can play a crucial role in developing communication skills.

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Nick Tucker discusses Philip Pullman's approach to writing about Jesus in his book The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ.

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Meanwhile, Geraldine Brennan looks for something nasty in the woodshed in our Ten of the Best feature on Gothic Novels. To find out if Twilight makes the list, click here.

"Eat Your Peas is one of Sharratt's finest, funniest books … the audacious economy of Sharratt's drawing perfectly reflects the intractable defiance of the child.."

Joanna Carey celebrates Nick Sharratt's talent in our Authorgraph feature.

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"My idea was to add another dimension to the printed page by attaching a hinged flap that could be lifted to reveal a picture underneath."

On the 30th anniversary of the publication of Where's Spot? Eric Hill explains Spot's genesis.

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BOOKS FOR KEEPS AUTHORGRAPH LIVE

As his new book My Name is Mina is published and on the eve of the presentation of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, David Almond spoke to Books for Keeps live from his Tyne and Wear home.

Click here to watch the interview on YouTube.

Read Clive Barnes assessment of David Almond's contribution to children's literature.

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Books for Keeps online

Click here to read the latest edition of Books for Keeps and don't forget, you'll find new reviews and articles on our website www.booksforkeeps.co.uk every week.