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BfK 16 September 1982

September 1, 1982/in /by Richard Hill

On our cover this issue we feature an illustration by Charles Keeping from Beowulf (OUP, 0 19 279770 0, £4.50), a new picture book version for 9-13s of the Anglo-Saxon hero tale. The story is retold by Kevin Crossley-Holland. We are most grateful to Oxford University Press for their help in using this illustration.

Articles

Editorial 16: September 1982
News and comment from the Editor.
The Northern Myths
Kevin Crossley-Holland invites us to consider our natural heritage.
Hardback Harvest
Pat Triggs picks books for developing readers; Steve Bowles looks at short story collections and science fiction.
Authorgraph No.16: Brian Wildsmith
Brian Wildsmith interviewed by Pat Triggs.
The World of Children’s Books, Part 4: The Production People
Part 4: The Production People
Choosing a Good Book
Jean Bird reports on her research with eleven-plus readers.
Lifeline Library 1: Part 4 – The Novels
Elaine Moss continues her five-part series and chooses ten novels.
Sound & Vision: September 1982
News about books on the large and small screen.
Talking Point: Where have all the folk heroines gone?
James Riordan asks 'Where have all the folk heroines gone?'
BfK News: September 1982
News about what's happening in the children's book world.
Special Announcement for all Books for Keeps readers
In the November issue of Books for Keeps we are going to publish a special, eight-page, full colour supplement designed for children between 7 and 13. We're calling it EXTRA!

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