BfK 193 March 2012

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This issue’s cover illustration by David Wyatt is from C J Busby’s Cauldron Spells (978 1 8487 7085 0, £5.99 pbk). Thanks to Templar Publishing for their help with this March cover.

New Talent

Hans and Matilda

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Editor's Choice

Croc and Bird

Alexis Deacon
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Articles

Editorial 193: March 2012
News and comment from the Editor.
Introducing Dickens to Young Readers
Margaret Mallett suggests approaches.
Why We Read: Stop What You’re Doing and Read This!
Geraldine Brennan discusses a new collection of essays.
Windows into Illustration: David Mackintosh
David Mackintosh on how we went about illustrating The Frank Show.
The Book as Artefact: children’s responses to nursery rhymes
Virginia Lowe explains how children learn how a book works.
30 Years of Adrian Mole
Clive Barnes assesses Sue Townsend's classic novel.
Ten of the Best: Picture Books on ‘Issues’
Pam Smy chooses her top ten.
Authorgraph No.193: Katherine Roberts
Katherine Roberts interviewed by Clive Barnes.
BfK’s Brilliant Children’s Bookshops: The Big Green Bookshop, Haringey
Co-owner Simon Key on catering for one of the most culturally diverse London boroughs.
Obituary: Leila Berg
Rosemary Stones writes…
Useful Organisations No.57: ShoutAbout!
A new creative writing and illustration online magazine for children.
BfK News: March 2012
Awards update.
Hal’s Reading Diary: March 2012
Roger Mills on Hal and oedipal issues.
I Wish I’d Written: Sally Grindley
Sally Grindley chooses Winnie-the-Pooh.
Good Reads: Stanchester Academy
Reviews from Stanchester Academy, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset.
Classics in Short No.92: The Mouse and his Child
Brian Alderson on Russell Hoban's classic story.
A Q&A Interview with Jo Nesbo
Jo Nesbø talks about Doctor Proctor.
A Q&A Interview with Josh Lacey
Andrea Reece talks to Josh Lacey about his new book, The Dragonsitter.
Sita Brahmachari Interview
Anne Joseph interviews Sita Brahmachari about her new novel, Jasmine Skies.
Julia Green talks about Bringing the Summer
Julia Green on her new novel.
A Q&A Interview with Teri Terry
Teri Terry answers questions on her debut novel, Slated.
Changeling: Philippa Gregory
Andrea Reece on Philippa Gregory's new novel for teenagers.
The Hunger Games: Film Review
Laura Fraine compares the film with the book.

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