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BfK 29 November 1984

November 1, 1984/in /by Richard Hill

Through star filled skies on Christmas Eve Kay Harker, in a sleigh pulled by eight unicorns and driven by Herne the Hunter, returns in triumph to Tatchester.  The illustration on the cover of this issue of BfK is by Faith Jaques and is taken from The Box of Delights, a newly illustrated edition of John Masefield’s classic children’s book, abridged by Patricia Crampton and published by Heinemann, 0 434 95052 1, £7.95. A paperback edition (without colour plates) is available from Fontana Lion (0 00 572415 9, £1.50). We are grateful to Heinemann and Fontana for help in using this illustration.

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Editorial 29: November 1984
News and comment from the Editor.
Books for Giving – Books for Keeping
Picking the best for Christmas.
Authorgraph No.29: John Burningham
John Burningham interviewed by Pat Triggs.
Sound & Vision Special, Part 1: November 1984
The Box of Delights: Paul Stone and Patricia Crampton talk about their parts in the revival of a children's classic.
Sound & Vision Special, Part 2: November 1984
Black and White and Read all Over: Mike Rosen sends a despatch.
Sound & Vision Special, Part 3: November 1984
Two Favourites on the Screen: Thomas the Tank Engine and Supergran.
That’s Life
Picture books of everyday life for the youngest.
Lifeline 3: Books for Sharing, Part 3
Chosen by Joan Barker and David Bennett.
Festive Seasons
Suggestions for a wider ranging look at Celebration.
The Other Award – 10 years old
10 years old this year.
BfK News: November 1984
News about what's happening in the children's book world.

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