BfK 241 March 2020

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This issue’s cover illustration is from Sequin and Stitch written by Laura Dockrill and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. Thanks to Barrington Stoke for their help with this March cover.

New Talent

The Grizzly Itch

Victoria Cassanell
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Editorial 241: March 2020
Happy World Book Day.
The Importance of Play
Gill Lewis remembers exploring the land of make-believe.
Ten Essential Children’s Books: Patrice Lawrence
Patrice Lawrence makes her selection.
Windows into Illustration: Frann Preston-Gannon
Frann Preston-Gannon describes her illustration approach and technique.
Authorgraph No.241: Catherine Johnson
Catherine Johnson interviewed by Andrea Reece.
Bringing Stories to Life
Tish Francis gives us a behind the scenes tour of Oxford’s newly refurbished Story Museum.
Everything Ends Up in the Rubbish
Neil Philip on Hans Christian Andersen's unhappy endings.
Beyond the Secret Garden? Classic Literature and Classic Mistakes
Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O'Connor consider the classics.
I Wish I’d Written: Muhammad Khan
Muhammad Khan chooses Bridge to Terabithia.
Good Reads: St Matthews CE Primary School
Empathy-inspiring reads chosen by pupils at St Matthews CE Primary School, Nechells, Birmingham.
Friends, Romans and Countrymen…
Tony Bradman adds up what stories about the Romans have done for us.
Book Clubs in Schools: Why and How?
Dr Rebecca Butler provides the answers.
Obituary: Albert Uderzo
Nicholas Tucker reviews the career and life of the illustrator of the Asterix comic-strip.
Classics in Short No.140: Topsys and Turvys
Brian Alderson looks at a classic ndsıpǝ poʍu.
Malory Towers: now on your TV screen
Rebecca Butler reviews the new BBC series.
A Q&A Interview with Victoria Cassanell
Victoria Cassanell introduces her debut picture book, The Grizzly Itch.
An Interview with Lucy Worsley
Lucy Worsley talks to Caroline Sanderson about The Austen Girls, her new novel for young people.
An Interview with Michelle Paver
Philip Womack asks Michelle Paver about her new adventure, Viper's Daughter.
A Q&A Interview with Robert Muchamore
Robert Muchamore answers our questions about Robin Hood.
A Q&A Interview with Jenni Spangler
Jenni Spangler tells us about The Vanishing Trick.

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