Tag Archives: Michael Morpurgo

Drawing from experience – the Michael Foreman interview

Posted on October 20, 2016 by

  It’s been 55 years since Michael Foreman’s first book was published, yet this genial, engaging septuagenarian author and illustrator retains a major passion for his creative endeavours. Perhaps best known for his evocative drawings in works by former children’s … Continue reading →

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From Florence to Porthaven – stories of secrets, self-discovery and survival

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

In which writewyattuk runs the rule over two winning children’s books that prove the future remains bright for traditional adventure stories. Shirley Hughes – Hero on a Bicycle (Walker Books, 2012) Shirley Hughes’ first novel – at the age of 85 – … Continue reading →

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Arctic adventures, time travel and family secrets

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

In which writewyattuk gets on the festive bandwagon and selects three great 2012 reads  for junior/middle school age children (nine to twelve-ish) – all possible last-minute Christmas buying conundrum solutions. While we’re into the last days of the year, no … Continue reading →

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The relentless search for our favourite 30 family reads

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

A few weeks ago, the Wyatt family (Northern branch) was asked to get involved in Lancashire Libraries’ Reading Families* project. And as a regular Leyland Library customer since my girls were tots, and a keen supporter of The Bookseller‘s Fight for … Continue reading →

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