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Free Escape from Shadow Island Proof
Max Cassidy is a normal 14 year old teenager by day, but by night he performs dare devil escapology tricks as he lives up to his nickname the 'half pint Houdini'. When his father mysteriously disappears in South America, and his mother is thrown into gaol accused of his murder, Max realises he must find out the truth. He puts all his skills into practise as he comes face to face with real danger in South America in this fast paced action adventure which is perfect for fans of Charlie Higson and Anthony Horowitz.
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Derbyshire Literature Festival
1st June - 14th June 2010
A 2 week biennial literature festival held in a range of venues (including many libraries) round Derbyshire and aiming at audiences of all ages.
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/festival
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F.E. Higgins Double Samplers
Macmillan Children's Books have double flipbook samplers of F.E. Higgins' THE BONE MAGICIAN and THE EYEBALL COLLECTOR. Perfect for girls and boys aged 8-12 and anyone who loves adventure and fantasy.
If you haven't discovered this author yet, visit www.fehiggins.com.
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Posters Available
The Insider's Series bringing factual subjects to life. Great new poster featuring all the popular titles - with a dinosaur on the flip side.
www.templarco.co.uk
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Posters Available
Greenaway shortlisted illustrator Thomas Docherty's new book Big Scary Monster - lovely A3 poster with new title and back list now available.
Ever popular Emma Dodd's new book Miaow Said the Cow - new poster for schools and libraries.
www.templarco.co.uk
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Thomas Docherty and friends
Travel around the world on every conceivable method of transport, just to spend a day at the seaside in 'To the Beach'.
Brave the dangers of the wide ocean and sail to the edge of the world, picking up some friends on the way in 'Little Boat'.
And find out how the little creatures turn the tables on their terrifying neighbour in 'Big Scary Monster'
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Day of the Assassins with Johnny O'Brien
History made fun as author involves children in debate on WW1 using whiteboard/film and a reading
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Escape From Shadow Island is a completely gripping debut novel starring 14 year old Max. He's a normal school boy by day, but by night he performs to sell out audiences as an escapologist. Two years ago Max's father disappeared in South America. His body was never found and Max's mother, was convicted of his murder. When Max discovers her trial was rigged he sets out on a dangerous, reckless and unstoppable journey to uncover the truth. Perfect for all Alex Rider fans - so email me to get your hands on a proof.
Calling all fans of magic and fantasy - review copy of THE ALCHEMYST for reading groups
Random House Children's Books are delighted to offer 30 copies of THE ALCHEMYST by Michael Scott to children's or teenage reading groups. This is the first in Scott's internationally bestselling series; the third and newest book, THE SORCERESS, comes out in July. Catch up with this epic contemporary fantasy series which mixes real figures and events from history with myth, legend and Scott's amazing imagination. Scott is recieving almost 2000 emails from fans per week - isn't it time you read it?
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Hooked on Reading 2009
Annual Children's Literature Conference run jointly by Derbyshire and Derby Library. Expecting c120 delegates drawn mainly from libraries and schools. Opportunity for publishers to supply promotional materials for goody bags/display.
Full details from www.derbyshire.gov.uk/hooked
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Enid Blyton Posters
Hodder Children's Books has a selection of Enid Blyton posters to give away, featuring favourite characters such as the Famous Five and Secret Seven.
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Jacqueline Wilson packs
Jacqueline Wilson's new title, My Secret Diary, is out this month! To celebrate, Random House Children's Books have 25 Jacqueline Wilson packs free to give away.
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FREE Teach Your Granny to Text posters
Free Teach Your Granny to Text and Other Ways to Change the World Poster
Teach Your Granny to Text is the children's sequel to Change the World for a Fiver, the bestseller produced by the global social change movement, We Are What We Do. It's a movement whose aim is to inspire people - in this case children - to use their everyday actions to change the world. Their maxim is: small actions x lots of people = big change. It's not rocket science but it does work! The thirty actions in this book will be fun and easy for children to do but will add up to making a big difference and giving them the responsibility for changing the world, one bit at a time.
Contact jo.humphreys-davies@walker.co.uk
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FREE Amy Green Posters
FREE Amy Green poster
Meet Amy Green - teenage agony aunt extraordinaire!
When Amy's seventeen-year-old Aunt Clover lands a dream job giving advice for teen mag The Goss Amy quickly realizes that this is no ordinary column. Clover - being Clover - doesn't just want to answer her readers' letters, she wants to solve their problems ... personally. From stamping out malicious rumours to handling first kisses and creating the perfect Bebo page, the pair bring happiness to many unhappy girls. But when Amy falls for the cute boy in her art class, she finds she's in need of a little help of her own...
To read an extract, find out more about author Sarah Webb, or to download lots of free stuf, visit www.askamygreen.com
Contact jo.humphreys-davies@walker.co.uk
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FREE Judy Moody Poster with activity sheets
FREE Judy Moody posters with four photocopiable activity sheets on the reverse for you to hold your very own Judy Moody Day! For more way-not-boring fun Judy Moody stuff to do, visit www.judymoody.co.uk
Contact jo.humphreys-davies@walker.co.uk
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Free Robert Muchamore Posters
Hodder Children's Books have a selection of CHERUB and Henderson's Boys posters available.
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Proof Giveaway - Love Aubrey by Suzanne LaFleur
A beautifully told story that will stay with you forever, LOVE AUBREY is an accomplished debut from an exciting new talent, Suzanne LaFleur.
The must-read of the summer, it will capture hearts everywhere on publication on 26 June.
To receive a FREE PROOF before publication, please contact Hannah Flynn at Puffin Books.
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Dragon care poster available
FREE POSTER AVAILABLE featuring top new guide MY FIRST PET DRAGON.
Author Professor Blink is also willing to visit libraries interested in unusual events for 6 - 9 year olds. NB brings her own pet dragon Picton with her. Visit http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2dqH1kRyhAU&feature=channel_page
to see the Professor in action.
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Richard Millward
Feb - July 2009
Faber had incredible success with his debut novel, Apples and his second novel, Ten Storey Love Song will be one of their lead titles for 2009. There is a lot of swearing and activities in the book that would make it inappropriate for younger teens, but young adults and the 20 years plus age range will love it.
He is available for events with audiences of 30+
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FREE - Vampirates poster packs!
Simon & Schuster have bundles of Vampirates posters (50 copies of one poster design in a pack) to give away to those who email in first! Drop a line to kathryn.mckenna@simonandschuster.co.uk to get your pack now!
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Exclusive Spiderwick Chronicles giveaway!
We have to give away FREE brilliant Spiderwick shelf-talkers for those who email in! See Hogsqueal peering out from your shelves, reading his favourite book series. These are great fun, and we have a limited stock so if you would like one (or more) email kathryn.mckenna@simonandschuster.co.uk with your mailing details and the number you would like to request!
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Young Teen Fiction Award Celebration Day
Tuesday 7th July 2009
Staffordshire Library and Information Services runs the Young Teen Fiction Award for 11-14 years. On the first Tuesday in July a Celebration Day is held when the young people vote for the winning title. The day is also an opportunity to listen to authors and ask questions, get books signed. We require a male and a female author for the day. One would talk in the morning for 40minutes and the other would talk during the afternoon, again for 40minutes. For background information about the award go to www.staffordshire.gov.uk/ytf
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free activity packs!
We have a number of brilliant activity packs to spark young minds. Themed to particular books from Simon & Schuster, they include word searches, 'spot the difference', colouring sheets and fact sheets (among others!). Firm favourites include our Dinosaurs Love Underpants pack (with template pants included!). We also have The Spiderwick Chronicles, Yuck!, An Awfully Beastly Business, the Corydon series by Tobias Druitt and a "Host Your Own Tea Party" activity park to celebrate the lovely picture book Tea For Ruby by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. Email Kathryn.mckenna@simonandschuster.co.uk stating which pack(s) you would like and we'll send them straight out to you!
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Free poster packs!
Email us for one our exclusive poster packs! We have a limited number of packs to give away that feature a variety of posters for different age groups. Posters include The Spiderwick Chronicles, Yuck! Gilbert The Great, Vampirates and Olivia. Just send an email to Kathryn.mckenna@simonandschuster.co.uk requesting a free poster pack - send outs with be based on a first come, first served basis.
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Free Spyology pen and Spyology times available to Children's reading groups
To celebrate the publication of the latest Ology books, we have a free secret Spy pen and copy of the Spyology times available for Chatterbooks reading groups. We have 100 to give away on a first come first serve basis. Please contact: Philippa@templarco.co.uk To find out more about Spyology and the other Ology books log onto: www.ologyworld.com
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Jake the Good Bad Dog poster giveaway
Nick and Annette Butterworth's stories of Jake the Good Bad Dog have been newly published, with gorgeous colour illustrations.
For free posters email andrea.reece@catnippublishing.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - The Lost Island of Tamarind
The first in a magical trilogy about the mysterious island of Tamarind from wonderful new writer, Nadia Aguiar.
Join Maya, Simon and Penny, alone on the ocean waves, after a fierce storm throws their parents from the Pamela Jane into the icy waters below. They now face a wild rescue adventure that will lead them to a truly magical place . . .
Coming in January 2009, Narnia meets Neverland for a new generation of readers!
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Anthony Horowitz Poster Giveaway
Welcome to the City of the Dead! Necropolis, the eagerly-awaited fourth book in Anthony Horowitz's bestseliing 'Power of Five' series is out 30 October. For all the latest news, cool downloads and much much more, please visit http://www.powerof5.co.uk/flash.html
For your free Necropolis poster, please email jo.humphreys--davies@walker.co.uk
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Book Ahead Culmination Celebration
Celebratory event with a picture book author/illustrator and poet to mark the end of our 'Book Ahead' programme in Warwickshire. Audience will be Early Years practitioners and Advisory teachers.
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