BfK 204 January 2014

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This issue’s cover illustration is from Finding Jennifer Jones by Anne Cassidy. Thanks to Hot Key Books for their help with this January cover and to Atom for their support of the Authorgraph interview with Keren David.

New Talent

Tape

Steven Camden
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Editor's Choice

Knightley & Son

Rohan Gavin
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Articles

Editorial 204: January 2014
News and comment from the Editor.
From the Horse’s Mouth – Books of the Year 2014
Leading children’s books editors tell us about their hot tips.
Authorgraph No.204: Keren David
Keren David interviewed by Damian Kelleher.
Adventure Stories – Alive and Kicking in the 21st Century?
Geraldine Brennan investigates.
John Connolly: Bells, Books and Scandals
The bestselling author interviewed by Angeline B Adams and Remco van Straten.
Windows into Illustration: Elys Dolan
Elys Dolan explains the genesis and her illustration technique for her debut picture book, Weasels.
Ten of the Best: Books with a Theme of Disability
Rebecca Butler chooses books reflecting her recent research.
Whatever Happened to Jennifer Jones?
Anne Cassidy on the sequel to her classic novel.
BfK’s Brilliant Bookshops: Formby Books
Owner Tony Higginson reports on the challenges and delights of running his independent bookshop.
I Wish I’d Written: Chris Riddell
Chris Riddell chooses The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm.
Good Reads: Oasis Academy
Reviews chosen by pupils at Oasis Academy, Enfield.
BfK News: January 2014
News and awards.
Two Children Tell: The Egg and Nicholas
First in a new series by Virginia Lowe on children’s early response to stories and language.
Classics in Short No.103: Three Royal Monkeys
Brian Alderson on a fraught journey to the Courts of Assasimmon for Three Royal Monkeys.
A Q&A Interview with Rupert Wallis
Rupert Wallis talks about his debut novel, The Dark Inside.
Curious Fox in the Spotlight
Happy Birthday, Curious Fox.
A Q&A Interview with Steven Camden
Steven Camden talks about his novel, Tape.
Dream On, Amber by Emma Shevah
An extract from the book.
Robert Muchamore interview
Robert Muchamore on his new book, Rock War.

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