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BfK 15 July 1982

July 1, 1982/in /by Richard Hill

On our cover this issue we feature The Secret of NIMH, the film based on Robert C O’Brien’s Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (0 14 03.0725 7, £1.10). Puffin have re-issued this book with a new tie-in cover. We are grateful to Puffin for their help in reproducing our cover illustration in full colour.

Articles

Editorial 15: July 1982
News and comment from the Editor.
The American Connection
Aidan Chambers considers the American contribution to children's books.
The Same – But Different: the American children’s book scene
John Mason sends us a dispatch from the American world of children's books.
Authorgraph No.15: Betsy Byars
Betsy Byars interviewed by Pat Triggs.
Teenage Fiction: Stories for Our Times
Chris Kloet selects three American writers of teenage fiction - Mildred D. Taylor, Rosa Guy and Deborah Hautzig.
America’s gift to learner readers
Jill Bennett considers Dr Seuss.
Lifeline Library 1: Part 3 – First Fling and Classics of Childhood
Elaine Moss continues her five-part series and chooses First Flings and Classics of Childhood.
The Blyton Phenomenon
Sheila Ray traces changing attitudes to Enid Blyton.
Sound & Vision Special: July 1982
A four-page feature on books and films from the USA The Weston Woods Story 23 The Secret of NIMH
BfK News: July 1982
News about what's happening in the children's book world.

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