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The Wanderdays: Journey to Fantome Island by Clare Povey
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Clare Povey on The Wanderdays and environmental books for kids
Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi. Book cover and author photo.
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Adeola Sokunbi on Destiny Ink and illustrated chapter books for younger readers
Olympics fever: 5 sports-themed books for kids aged 5 to 14 to enjoy this summer
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Olympics fever: 5 sports-themed books for kids aged 5 to 14 to enjoy this summer
The 10pm Questions by Kate De Goldi. Book cover and author photo.
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Kate De Goldi on The 10pm Question and family dramas for early teens
Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockwold by Bryony Pearce. Book cover and author photo.
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Bryony Pearce on Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockwold and funny books for kids
Reggie Rabbit: The Great Carrot Heist by Swapna Reddy. Book cover and author photo.
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Swapna Reddy on Reggie Rabbit and illustrated chapter books for newly independent readers
Bringing Back Kay-Kay by Dev Kothari. Book cover and author photo.
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Dev Kothari on Bringing Back Kay-Kay and books for kids set in India
Running Away for Beginners by Mark Illis. Book cover and author photo.
Author interviews Children's book recommendations Reading for empathy
Mark Illis on Running Away for Beginners and real world novels for early teens
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Children's book recommendations Reading for empathy
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