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BfK 177 July 2009

July 1, 2009/in /by Richard Hill

This issue’s cover illustration features Kevin Brooks (photograph by Charles Shearn) and his latest book, Killing God. Kevin Brooks is interviewed on page 10. Thanks to Penguin Books for their help with this July cover.

New Talent

Devil’s Kiss

Sarwat Chadda
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John Burningham

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Articles

Editorial 177: July 2009
News and comment from the Editor.
Last Laureate Log: July 2009
Michael Rosen reflects on his Laureateship.
Windows into Illustration: Emily Gravett
Emily Gravett explains the thinking behind her picture book, Dogs.
Ten of the Best: Board Books for Babies
Rosemary Stones chooses ten outstanding titles.
Prehistory and the ‘Chronicles of Ancient Darkness’
Hannah Sackett on the impact of novels set in prehistoric times.
Authorgraph No.177: Kevin Brooks
Kevin Brooks is interviewed by Brian Alderson.
Forum: Helping the Teachers of Reading
Alison Kelly describes work with students at Roehampton University.
BfK News: July 2009
Awards, Events and News.
Hal’s Reading Diary: July 2009
Roger Mills ponders on how to encourage tenacity in Hal.
I Wish I’d Written: Caroline Lawrence
Caroline Lawrence chooses Scott O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins.
Good Reads: Woldingham School
Reviews from pupils of Woldingham School, Surrey.
Classics in Short No.76: Mind Your Own Business
Brian Alderson on Michael Rosen’s Mind Your Own Business.

Book Reviews

The Secret Ministry of Frost

Nick Lake
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On Our Way Home

Sebastien Braun
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Nicholas Dane

Melvin Burgess
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Maisy Bakes a Cake

Lucy Cousins
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Spartan Warrior: Legacy of Blood

Michael Ford
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