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Beth Steiner's Pearl Beach is my Book O The Week and this Blog features the conversation we had about some of the most important elements of the story. This is a story written entirely in verse, a personal story and one that will have resonance to many readers. It is a beautiful exploration of coming-of-age, family and friendships. A short read it is also powerful, a story that will find its place within you, resting there, remembered, not ever forgotten. My thanks to Beth St

Gabby Dawnay very kindly took the time to answer my questions about her latest book, published with Magic Cat, 5 Minute Dinosaurs Stories is an addictive read! I hope my questions and Gabby's answers provide plenty of insight about what to expect and encourage you too to find a copy of the book! What for you is the appeal of writing 5-minute stories and what do you think is the appeal for the reader? With ‘5 Minute Stories’ you know what you’re getting - and if you know how l

Armadillo Editor, Louise Ellis-Barrett, once again had an opportunity to ask SuperQuesters Mission series author Paul Ian Cross, some questions about the SuperQuesters characters, their stories and their latest adventure - here is what he had to say... Thanks Paul! Why is it important to you that your SuperQuesters stories are more than just stories but are in fact filled with aspects of STEM? Research (sadly) shows that from an early age many children believe that Science an