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Bfk 277 March 2026

March 12, 2026/in /by bookskeeps

This issue’s cover illustration is from Piper at the Gates of Dusk, written by Patrick Ness. Thanks to Walker Books for their help with this cover.

New Talent

Anya and the Light Above the Ocean

Amelia Giudici
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Editor's Choice

Monsters

Stéphane Servant
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Articles

Hopes, dreams, and the alchemy of writing; Fiona Dixon interviewed
Joanne Owen interviews Fiona Dixon about her debut novel, Thief of Magic.
A Q&A interview with Lisa Williamson
Lisa Williamson talks about her book The Summer After the Night Before
A Q&A interview with Sophie Anderson
Sophie Anderson on her return to the world of The House With Chicken Legs
You’re a Good Man, Mr Stanton! Celebrating 20 years of Mr Gum
Return to Lamonic Bibber - Mr Gum creator Andy Stanton interviewed by Joanne Owen
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News and comment
Continuing the Story: Welcoming the 2026 GLL Literary Foundation Authors
Introducing the GLL Literary Foundation Authors 2026
Ten of the Best Books about Trees for Young Children
Chosen by Ann Lazim
Authorgraph no 277: Patrick Ness
Patrick Ness interviewed.
Windows into Illustration: Sarah McIntyre
Sarah McIntyre explains the process for creating the illustrations in the Adventuremice books.
Picture This: Pictures to knock your socks off
Picturebook illustrations to knock your socks off
Out and about in the National Year of Reading
Charlotte Moore of the National Literacy Trust reports on successful local reading initiatives.
A Return to the Riverbank
Polly Dunbar interviewed by Nicolette Jones
Beyond the Secret Garden: Alphabet Books – Words and Worlds
Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O’Connor start with ABC.
The Wide, Wild World of Ursula Dubosarsky
The Wide, Wild World of Ursula Dubosarsky by Jon Appleton
Peadar O’Guilin: I Wish I’d Written
Peadar O’Guilin chooses a book that does everything.
Good Reads: Northampton International Academy
Chosen by young people at Northampton International Academy
Amplifying Disabled Voices: Why and Why Now?
Amplifying Disabled Voices: Rebecca Butler argues why it’s more important than ever
Letterbox Library Recommends: books that empower
The first in a new feature highlights books that empower.
The Wind in the Willows revisited
Brian Alderson returns to a childhood favourite
A Q&A interview with Cosmo Sheldrake
Cosmo Sheldrake answers our questions on his book and song, Come Along
A Q&A Interview with Mats Strandberg
Mats Strandberg talks about his series, Frank the Monster
A Q&A interview with Alice Albinia
Alice Albinia answers our questions about her book Once Upon an Island: An Atlas of Islands from Around the World
A Q&A Interview with Jenny Moore
An interview with the author of Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames
All aboard! An interview with Emma Swan, author of Cruise Ship Kid
Joanne Owen interviews author Emma Swan

Book Reviews

A Girl’s Guide to Spying A Rose Patrol Mystery

Holly Webb
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Piper at the Gates of Dusk

Patrick Ness
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Shadow Thieves

Peter Burns
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A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once

Lucas Maxwell
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Dead Straight Line

Malcolm Duffy
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Her Hidden Fire

Cliodhna O’Sullivan
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Temple Fall

R.L. Boyle
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The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar

Sonora Reyes
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Georgie

Malachy Doyle
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Formula Fast: Your Ultimate Guide to Formula One Racing!

Matt Ralphs
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How to Speak and Be Heard! A Kids’ Toolkit for Oracy and Confident Speaking

Sam Hutchinson
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Monsters

Stéphane Servant
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