BfK 236 May 2019

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This issue’s cover illustration features Rumblestar, book one in The Unmapped Chronicles series by Abi Elphinstone illustrated by Carrie May. Thanks to Simon and Schuster for their help with this May cover.

New Talent

Umbrella Mouse

Anna Fargher
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Editor's Choice

Tad

Benji Davies
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Articles

Guest Editorial 236: May 2019
By Little Rebels judge, Patrice Lawrence.
Fine Art and Feminism, Education and Inspiration: The Bigger Picture
Sophia Bennett tells the story of her new book, The Bigger Picture.
30 Years of Elmer, the Indispensable Elephant
Carey Fluker Hunt reviews his impact.
Ten of the Best: Books about Witches
Imogen Russell Williams decides which witches are best.
Authorgraph No.236: Abi Elphinstone
Abi Elphinstone interviewed by Joy Court.
Windows into Illustration: Victoria Turnbull
Victoria Turnbull describes the technique used creating the ‘deeply personal’ Cloud Forest.
Picturebook Talent: the 2019 Klaus Flugge Prize shortlist
Martin Salisbury appraises this year's shortlist.
Flights of Imagination
A guide to the Migrations Exhibition by Pam Dix.
Beyond the Secret Garden? Taking Series Seriously
Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O’Connor dive into series fiction and non-fiction.
Bringing Beowulf to Britain
Tony Bradman on a story that's enthralled him all his life.
I Wish I’d Written: Susan Martineau
Susan Martineau chooses The Eagle of the Ninth.
Good Reads: Manav Rachna International School
Reviews by pupils at Manav Rachna International School, India.
Obituary: Judith Kerr
Nicholas Tucker looks back at her life and career.
Classics in Short No.135: A Wonder-Book for Boys and Girls
Brian Alderson assesses the first classic children's book to come from the United States.
An Interview with Vashti Hardy
Michelle Pauli catches up with Vashti Hardy, author of Brightstorm and Wildspark.
An Interview with Laura Wood
Imogen Russell Williams talks to the author about her new book, Under a Dancing Star.
A Q&A Interview with Bren MacDibble
The author answers our questions about The Dog Runner.
An Interview with Jacqueline Wilson
Rebecca Butler interviews Jacqueline Wilson about her new novel, Dancing the Charleston.
A Q&A Interview with Ali Pye
Ali Pye introduces her new character Harry Stevenson.
A Q&A Interview with Muhammad Khan
Darren Chetty interviews the winner of the 2019 Branford Boase Award.

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