BfK 211 March 2015

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This issue’s cover illustration is from Creaturepedia by Adrienne Barman. Thanks to Wide Eyed Editions for their help with this cover.

New Talent

The Dreamsnatcher

Abi Elphinstone
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Editor's Choice

Jessica’s Ghost

Andrew Norriss
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Articles

Editorial 211: March 2015
News and comment from the Editor.
Jolly Good Company
Nicholas Tucker reviews the new edition of The Oxford Companion to Children’s Literature.
Turning The Twits into Theatre
Geraldine Brennan talks to playwright Enda Walsh
Windows into Illustration: Rob Biddulph
Rob Biddulph describes how he put his training as a graphic designer, and his sense of humour, to use in his debut picture book.
Ten of the Best: Heirs of Philip Pullman
Suzi Feay examines Philip Pullman’s legacy and identifies the authors who are his heirs.
Authorgraph No.211: Holly Webb
Holly Webb interviewed by Caroline Sanderson.
The Kate Greenaway Medal Shortlist 2015
Joanna Carey appraises the shortlist for the UK’s most prestigious award for illustration in children’s books.
Literary Archeaology
Amanda Mitchison describes the dilemma that faced her when she started writing her latest book, Crog.
Family Stories and the First World War
Tony Bradman on how history inspired his latest novel for children.
I Wish I’d Written: Sally Nicholls
Sally Nicholls chooses Saffy's Angel.
Good Reads: Kingston Grammar School
Reviews chosen by pupils at Kingston Grammar School.
BfK News: March 2015
Elizabeth Laird on The Ethiopian Story Collecting Project.
Two Children Tell: The Unicorn, the Red King and Rebecca
Virginia Lowe observes her daughter’s relationship with Alice.
Introducing Wide Eyed Editions
Margaret Mallett on a new imprint which deserves a place in non-fiction collections.
Classics in Short No.110: The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Brian Alderson on the varying tunes for the Pied Piper.
An Interview with Jonathan Stroud
Imogen Russell Williams speaks to Jonathan Stroud on writing seriously scary fiction, and his new Freedom to Think campaign.
A Q&A Interview with Andrew Smith
The author of Grasshopper Jungle talks to Andrea Reece about his new book, The Alex Crow.
An Interview with Jack Gantos
The award-winning US author interviewed by Geraldine Brennan.

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