January 2008 Issue
Hello! We're back with another read me update to give you all the latest news from the book world and ideas for getting children reading! In this issue we're talking gadgets with Anthony Horowitz, looking at how our Big Splash Book Fair theme was created and standing in awe of Sally Nichols debut novel Ways to Live Forever. Enjoy!
A birthday bash for the BFG, dreamy poetry and awards all round... find out what's happening in this term!
Giving your Book Fair a theme is a perfect, simple way to bring it to life and transform it into a vibrant, lively event.
That Sally Nicholls has taken on the challenge of facing unpalatable facts in her first novel is remarkable. That she has done this at the age of 23 is incredible. She is a fresh, new author destined, it seems, for stardom.
Harry Potter may be over but fans of teenage boy heroes will be thrilled that Alex Rider, star of Anthony Horowitz’s most popular teenage spy series, is back!
This time we asked five top children's authors our burning question: 'If you could be one of your own characters, who would it be and why?'
As every teacher knows, one of the most important things a parent can do to help their children learn is to read with them and inspire a love of books. But are parents and children giving shared reading the priority it deserves?