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BfK 48 January 1988

January 1, 1988/in /by Richard Hill

The illustration on our cover is by Michael Hague and is taken from Peter Pan by J M Barrie (Methuen, 0 416 09392 2 £9.95). We are grateful to Methuen for help in using this illustration.

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Editorial 48: January 1988
News and comment from the Editor.
Peter Pan Goes Public
Nicholas Tucker considers the enduring appeal of the eternal boy now, in publishing terms, approaching his 80th birthday.
Introducing Michael Hague
Chris Powling talks to our cover artist - an American who has been laying claim to the English classics.
Sound & Vision: January 1988
News and views about books on radio, TV and in films.
Beyond Beginning Reading
More and more publishers are bringing out books for the `newly independent reader'. Pat Triggs reports on how two new series are being received in the classroom.
From Page To Stage
Robert Leeson finds a new perspective on adaptation as his own version of The Third Class Genie goes into the theatre.
Authorgraph No.48: Martin Waddell
Martin Waddell was interviewed by Liz Weir.
Awards: Emil and Smarties
Reports on the Smarties Prize and the Emil Award by Jill Paton Walsh and Chris Powling.
May We Recommend… Rudolf Frank
Patricia Crampton on Rudolf Frank's No Hero for the Kaiser.
BfK News: January 1988
News about what's happening in the children's book world.

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