BfK 196 September 2012

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This issue’s cover illustration by Rodrigo Adolfo (http://roadioarts.deviantart.com) is from The Obsidian Mirror. Thanks to Hodder for their help with this September cover.

New Talent

Turf

John Lucas
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Editor's Choice

Toys in Space

Mini Grey
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Articles

Editorial 196: September 2012
News and comment from the Editor.
Dads in Prison
Karin Littlewood discusses When Dad Was Away.
CLPE Poetry Prize 2012
Fiona Waters comments on this year's winners.
Windows into Illustration: Simon Bartram
Simon Bartram explains the technique and thinking behind one of the illustrations of the Monster in Bob’s Best Ever Friend.
Ten of the Best: Picture Book Apps
Lucy Russell chooses the ten picture book apps which are her personal favourites.
Maurice Sendak: an appreciation
Brian Alderson assesses Sendak’s contribution to illustration.
Boneland: the continuing story
Geoff Fox reads and re-reads Alan Garner's new novel.
Authorgraph No.196: Catherine Fisher
Catherine Fisher interviewed by Clive Barnes.
BfK’s Brilliant Bookshops: Willesden Bookshop, London N6
Owner Steve Adams explains its interim arrangements.
BfK News: September 2012
Events and Awards.
Obituary: Nina Bawden
Julia Eccleshare writes…
Hal’s Reading Diary: September 2012
Roger Mills on Hal's lack of enthusiasm for reading.
I Wish I’d Written: Sarah Crossan
Sarah Crossan chooses A Monster Calls.
Good Reads: Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Reviews from Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading, Berks.
Classics in Short No.95: The Juniper Tree
Brian Alderson on Jacob, Wilhelm and Maurice in thrall to The Juniper Tree.
A Q&A Interview with Christopher William Hill
Christopher William Hill answers questions on his debut book, Osbert the Avenger.
The Children’s Bookshow at Ten
Founder Sian Williams describes the work and excitement of The Children’s Bookshow.
Daniel Morden on The Children’s Bookshow
Daniel Morden on encouraging book ownership.
Youth Crime
Teenagers turn to crime (fiction that is); Caroline Sanderson investigates.
Ghost Knight at Salisbury Cathedral
Cornelia Funke’s latest novel Ghost Knight has just been launched at Salisbury Cathedral. Clive Barnes reports.
A Viking’s Guide to Deadly Dragons – Cressida Cowell Exhibition
Laura Fraine reports on a new exhibition at Seven Stories.

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