BfK 106 September 1997

This issue’s cover is from Lynne Reid Banks’ novel Angela and Diabola, discussed by Stephanie Nettell. The artwork is by Klaus Verplanke. Thanks to HarperCollins for their help in producing this September cover.

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Editorial 106: September 1997

News and comment from the Editor.

Boys Read Less Than Girls: True or False?

Deborah Maby examines gender preferences in relation to reading.

Authorgraph No.106: Brian Jacques

Brian Jacques interviewed by Julia Eccleshare.

Going for Gold

Brian Alderson looks at the Carnegie Medal's track record in its Diamond Jubilee year.

Angela and Diabola

Stephanie Nettell investigates Lynne Reid Banks' new novel about good and evil.

Publishing Profiles No.5: The Publicity Director

Liz Attenborough goes behind the scenes in publishing.

The History of Children’s Books, No.3: Eminent Victorians

John Rowe Townsend examines the period from the mid-nineteenth century onwards.

BfK News: September 1997

News * Best Seller Charts * Publications * Awards * Letters to the Editor

Good Reads: Kowloon Junior School

Reviews from pupils of Kowloon Junior School, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Classics in Short No.5: Tom’s Midnight Garden

Helen Levene on Philippa Pearce's Tom's Midnight Garden.

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