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BfK 3 July 1980

July 1, 1980/in /by Richard Hill

Cover illustration from E. Nesbit’s The Last of the Dragons, pictures by Peter Firmin. Published by Macdonald and Jane’s.

Articles

Editorial 3: July 1980
News and comment from the editor
Carry on Reading Aloud
Elaine Moss picks Ten for the Top.
A Writer in School
Steve Bowles reviews William Mayne's Salt River Times.
How to… Organise an Author Visit
Organising an author visit.
Puppets and Pictures
Peter Firmin tells how TV puppets turned into books.
Anthorgraph No.3: Malcolm Saville
Malcolm Saville interviewed by Pat Triggs.
Talking Point: What’s a bank doing in the world of books?
Why sponsorship? Lloyds Bank explains.
Holiday Review Special
Books for the holidays.
Eleanor Farjeon and Mother Goose Awards
A closer look at two awards.
Sound & Vision: July 1980
News and Views about books on radio.
Keeping Children Happy
David Green suggests ideas for school trips and family holidays.

Book Reviews

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