BfK 205 March 2014

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This issue’s cover illustration is from All I Said Was by Michael Morpurgo and Ross Collins. Thanks to Barrington Stoke for their help with this January cover and to Simon and Schuster for their support of the Authorgraph interview with Sophie McKenzie.

New Talent

The Dark Inside

Rupert Wallis
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Editor's Choice

Hermelin, the Detective Mouse

Mini Grey
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Articles

Editorial 205: March 2014
News and comment from the Editor.
Red Squirrel Books
A look at the new picture book list from Barrington Stoke.
What Makes Reading a Pleasure?
Geraldine Brennan considers what makes the ideal reading conditions.
Adapting Emil
Carl Miller on adapting Erich Kästner’s 1929 novel Emil and the Detectives for the National Theatre.
CILIP Kate Greenaway Award Shortlist 2014
Joanna Carey appraises the shortlist for the UK’s most prestigious award for illustration in children’s books.
Authorgraph No.205: Sophie McKenzie
Sophie McKenzie interviewed by Caroline Sanderson.
Windows into Illustration: Chris Haughton
Chris Haughton explains the technique and narrative approach in his new book, Shh! We Have a Plan..
Ten of the Best: Books to Introduce Children to William Shakespeare
Margaret Mallett selects her top ten titles.
Children’s Poetry Today
Fiona Waters on the state of children's poetry.
BfK’s Brilliant Bookshops: Urmston Bookshop
Owner Frances Hopkins explain why for her, and her husband Peter, running a bookshop is a dream come true.
I Wish I’d Written: Josh Lacey
Josh Lacey chooses The Silver Sword.
Good Reads: Victoria Junior School
Reviews chosen by pupils at Victoria Junior School, Workington, Cumbria.
Obituary: Erik Blegvad
Nicholas Tucker looks back at his life and work.
BfK News: March 2014
Awards update.
Two Children Tell: Little Sal and Rebecca
Virginia Lowe describes how a favourite picture book introduced her daughter Rebecca to more than just blueberries.
Green Shoots of Spring: Fine Feather Press
Sue Unstead looks at a new non-fiction publisher.
Classics in Short No.104: Peacock Pie
Brian Alderson on Boys and Girls, Widows and Witches, Snails and Sparrows all baked together in a Peacock Pie.
Jamie Buxton on Temple Boys, one of the most famous stories in the world
Jamie Buxton explains the background to his new novel.
A Q& A with Sara Crowe about Bone Jack
Sara Crowe answers our questions about her debut novel.
Na’ima B Robert interview
Na'ima B Robert interviewed by Geraldine Brennan.

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