BfK 245 November 2020

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This issue’s cover illustration is from The Day I Fell into a Fairytale by Ben Miller, illustrated by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini. Thanks to Simon and Schuster Children’s Books for their help with this November cover.

New Talent

A Clock of Stars: The Shadow Moth

Francesca Gibbons
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Editor's Choice

The Midnight Guardians

Ross Montgomery
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Articles

Fairytale Adventures
Michelle Pauli interviews Ben Miller about his new book, The Day I Fell into a Fairytale.
Books for Giving 2020
The best books to give this year, selected by Urmi Merchant of Pickled Pepper Books.
Changing the World One Book at a Time
Onjali Q Raúf interviewed by Clare Zinkin.
Ten Books Every Child Should Read
Essential reading chosen by James Mayhew.
Windows into Illustration: Thiago de Moraes
Thiago de Moraes describes his approach and illustration technique.
Authorgraph No.245: Jennifer Donnelly
Jennifer Donnelly interviewed by Joy Court.
Happy Blooming Christmas
An extract from Nicolette Jones' new book about Raymond Briggs.
Beyond the Secret Garden? Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O'Connor make a seasonal round-up.
Christmas: a new Dogger
Nicolette Jones interviews Shirley Hughes about her new book, Dogger’s Christmas.
Books of the Year 2020
BfK contributors make their choice.
Obituary: Jill Paton Walsh
Jon Appleton pays tribute.
Obituary: Alec Davis
Richard Hill remembers Books for Keeps' designer.
I Wish I’d Written: Sarah Lean
Sarah Lean chooses Skellig.
Classics in Short No.144: The Treasure of the Isle of Mist
Brian Alderson considers The Treasure of the Isle of Mist by W W Tarn.
The Long Song of the Nightingale
Tanya Landman on creating her new book.
Christmas recommendations 2020
Book information.
An Interview with Costa Book Award shortlisted author, Darren Charlton
Costa judge John McLay meets Darren Charlton, author of Wranglestone.
An Interview with Natasha Farrant
Michelle Pauli talks to Natasha Farrant about her new book, Voyage of the Sparrowhawk, now shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award.
An Interview with Costa Book Award shortlisted author, Jenny Pearson
Clare Zinkin interviews Jenny Pearson.

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