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Free Activity Pack Giveaway
What can you do to help your world? It's a big question but we think we have the answers! Ten Things I Can Do to Help My World is a beautifully simple book by Melanie Walsh, written in a way that pre-schoolers will understand but with an important message that people of all ages must learn. The transforming pages reveal ten things that everybody can do to help conserve their world, from walking to school to growing plants from seed. All will encourage children to look at how their actions will help in saving the planet.
Here we have put together some fun activities that children will love, from making a junk robot to growing cress. Download them here and help to save the world!
http://www.walker.co.uk/bookshelf/10-things.aspx
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Proof Giveaway - Amy Green
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...
A brilliant new series for teenagers aged 10-13 years from a talented new author, Sarah Webb, Amy Green will find a place in the hearts of teenage girls everywhere. For 10-13 year olds, publishing February 2009.
For your free proof copy, please email jo.humphreys-davies@walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - Feather and Bone
Kamil knows something sinister is going on in the woods. Deep among the trees, the old Squark Box poultry farm is stirring back to life, but it doesn't seem to be processing chickens, and the villagers are too scared to ask questions...
For your free proof copy of Feather and Bone by Lazlo Strangolov, introduced by Matt Whyman, published March 2009, please email jo.humphreys-davies@walker.co.uk.
For breaking news, please visit www.strangolov.com
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Free Scream Street Display Pack Giveaway
Welcome to Scream Street! Spook yourself silly this Halloween with this hilarious new series from Tommy Donbavand for 7-9 year old ghouls and boys who want to scare themselves silly AND laugh their socks off.
To find out more about Scream Street, visit Tommy's spine-chilling website http://screamstreet.co.uk/.
For your free super scary Scream Street window display and activity pack - perfect for Halloween activities - please email jo.humphreys-davies@walker.co.uk
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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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POSTERS AND BOOKMARKS AVAILABLE
October 2008
FOR NEW KEN FOLLETT PAPERBACK - WORLD WITHOUT END. Murder, intrigue, plague and pestilence in the stunning sequel to the international bestseller PILLARS OF THE EARTH
http://www.panmacmillan.com/titles/displayPage.asp?PageTitle=Individual%20Title&BookID=378583
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Special discounts for reading groups
September - October 2008
Every month on panmacmillan.com, we offer you 20% off a selection of our best new titles for reading groups. This month's featured titles are The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia Sofer, The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Divakaruni and How Not to Murder Your Mother by Stephanie Calman.
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Exclusive Book Club Discount
September 2008
Special discount for reading groups on our rBooks website! Get 30% off and free P&P! Just enter BOOKCLUBSEP08 at the check-out.
www.rbooks.co.uk
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More proofs for reading groups!
September 2008
Sugar Queen - Sarah Addison Allen - Magical follow-up to bestselling Garden Spells
Broken Window - Jeffrey Deaver - new Lincoln Rhyme mystery from international bestselling author of The Bone Collector
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Tessa Hadley on The Master Bedroom
October - December 2008
Tessa Hadley is available for library events and to speak to reading groups about her book.
http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/catalog/book.htm?command=Search&db=main.txt&eqisbndata=0099499266
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Arthur Cotterell on The Imperial Capitals of China
November 2008 to January 2009
Arthur Cotterell is available for library events and to speak to reading groups about his book. A unique history and exploration of China through its imperial capital cities over two millennia.
http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/catalog/book.htm?command=Search&db=main.txt&eqisbndata=1845950100
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Gerry Stergiopoulos on Treat Them Mean and Keep Them Keen
November 2008 to January 2009
Gerry Stergiopoulos is available for library avents and to talk to reading groups about his book.
http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/catalog/book.htm?command=Search&db=main.txt&eqisbndata=0224086170
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Ian Mortimer on Time-Traveller's Guide to Medieval England
September - December 2008
Ian Mortimer is available for library events and to speak to reading groups about his book.
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Howard Jacobson on The Act of Love
Sept 2008 - March 2009
Howard Jacobson is available for library events and to speak to reading groups about her book.
http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/catalog/book.htm?command=Search&db=main.txt&eqisbndata=022408609X
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Proof give-away
Aug - Sept 2008
Limited number of proof copies available for reading groups. Click on continue reading for the full list.
Numbers are limited, so it's first come, first served.
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Proof giveaway
Aug - Sept 2008
The exciting new historical fiction novel from Valerio Massimo Manfredi - THE LOST ARMY. The No 1 bestseller across Europe comes to the UK in all its rip-roaring, page-turning glory.
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Proof Giveaway - Guyaholic by Carolyn Mackler
A hockey puck knocks V Valentine out and into the lap of Sam Almond. This is a turning point in V's life as Sam turns out to be a wonderful and caring boy, and he and V have a long and lasting relationship. But ultimately V is unable to deal with commitment...
An unforgettable ride of missed exits, misadventure and the kind of epiphanies that come only when you're on a route you've never taken before!
Age 12+
For your FREE proof copy, please email jo.humphreys-davies@walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - Goldsmith's Daughter by Tanya Landman
A young girl's struggle to change her destiny set against the destruction of the Aztec empire, the new novel from the brilliant Carnegie 2008 nominated author, Tanya Landman.
In the golden city of Tenochtitlan, Emperor Montezuma rules with an iron rod and people live in fear of the gods. Itacate, a girl born under an ill-fated sky, is destined for a life of submission and domestic drudgery. But when her father, a goldsmith, discovers her talent for his craft, she starts to work as his apprentice, a secret she must keep in order to protect the lives of herself and her family. But danger awaits as Spanish strangers invade the city. And when Itacate's work comes to the emperor's attention and she falls in love with a stranger, her life takes an even more perilous turn. Can Itacate change her destiny and survive in this harsh new world?
Age 12+
For your FREE proof copy, please email Jo.Humphreys-Davies@walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway: Olaf the Viking by Martin Conway
The Vikings are coming! Join the pillaging and plundering with Martin Conway's riotous new adventure...
Olaf is desperate to find his father. It's been a long time since he disappeared, and it could be Olaf's big chance to be a hero. So with the help of a strangely-gifted slave named Loki, a magical war-hammer, and two barmy ravens, Olaf sets off to adventure. Before he knows it, Olaf finds himself caught up not only in the struggles between the Angles and the Vikings, but also between the Norse gods and the giants...
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Proof Giveaway: Blade by Tim Bowler
Contemporary, pacy, and utterly gripping, Blade takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the secret, dangerous life of its unforgettable narrator.
Blade: Playing Dead is the first book in a startlingly compelling new series from Tim Bowler, one of the UK's top writers for teenagers.
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Proof Giveaway: The Meaning of Life
Joanna Nadin's The Meaning of Life is the third instalment of the hilarious, best-selling diaries of Rachel Riley. A compelling read, The Meaning of Life, Rachel's (Not) Doing It Diary, follows another year in the tragically normal life of Rachel Riley as she struggles with boys, school, friendships, family, and GCSE's!
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Proof Giveaway: The Prison Runner
Deborah Ellis has done it again. The Prison Runner is a powerful and exciting novel based on truth, and set in the prisons and jungle of Bolivia. It is the thought-provking story of an unforgettable boy called Diego.
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Proof Giveaway: The Mark of Edain
Pauline Chandler's new historical novel The Mark of Edain is an epic tale set in one of the most intriguing and popular periods of history. It tells the story of Aoife, a Roman slave fighting to realize her dream of returning to Britannia, and of her adventures along the way.
From a writer fast becoming established as a key voice in historical fiction for children.
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Poster Giveaway: Dinosaur Cove
Are you ready for the best adventures ever?! Request a Dinosaur Cove poster - the new young fiction series guaranteed to appeal to every child that knows its Tyrannosaurus from its Triceratops.
For more Dino facts and games check out www.dinosaurcove.co.uk
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Penguin Great Ideas posters available
July - Sept 2008
There are 50 copies available of a glossy, double-sided A1 poster displaying the Penguin Great Ideas series (60 books in total). Ideal for libraries.
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Proof Giveaway - Kaimira: The Sky Village by Monk and Nigel Ashland
From a village made of hot-air balloons to a subterranean battle arena, two young people struggle to discover who and what they are - and how to use the astonishing powers they share.
A thrilling and intricately plotted novel that will have readers gripped through out. Kaimira: The Sky Village is the first in a five-part fantasy series for girls and boys aged 10+.
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES by sending your request to Jo.Humphreys-Davies@walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - Cleopatra: Escape Down the Nile by Caroline Corby
Before they were famous ... meet Cleopatra, who will one day be the Queen of Egypt, in this new series by Caroline Corby about the early lives of some of history's most charismatic figures. For girls and boys, aged 8+.
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES by sending your request to Jo.Humphreys-Davies@walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - Riding Icarus by Lily Hyde
Part of the Walker Books' New Voices, showcasing 2008's brightest new storytelling talents.
A magical modern fairytale set in Kiev, featuring a girl called Masha who lives in a flying trolleybus called Icarus.
Inspired by Lily Hyde's love of Russian fairytales and her own personal travels and experiences living in Kiev, Riding Icarus is for girls and boys aged 9+.
Endorsed by Amnesty International.
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES by sending your request to Jo.Humphreys-Davies@Walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald
FUR-eaky! Stink and his friends are off on a hairy new mission: finding homes for 101 rescued guinea pigs aboard the Squeals on Wheels Express.
Another crazy adventure about Stink, younger 'brother' of the popular Judy Moody by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H Reynolds, for girls and boys aged 7+.
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES BY SENDING YOUR REQUEST TO Jo.Humphreys-Davies@walker.co.uk
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Sweetheart proofs to give away
July - Sept 2008
We have a number of spare proofs of Chelsea Cain's gripping and gruesome thriller Sweetheart to give away.
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Special Dump Bins from Mills and Boon
July - Sept 2008
Special Mills & Boon centenary FSDUs is able to fit both standard Size A & B format books.
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Proof Giveaway - Savvy by Ingrid Law
New talent Ingrid Law has written a charming and funny coming-of-age story with a difference. Published last week to critical acclaim, it is a fresh, warm, coming-of-age fantasy adventure with real appeal for boys and girls aged 8+
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES by sending your request to louise.heskett@uk.penguingroup.com. Truly original and feelgood, Ingrid Law is a name to watch!
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Proofs available - A handful of honey
4 proofs of travel writer Annie Hawes'new book 'A Handful of Honey'
http://www.panmacmillan.com/titles/displayPage.asp?PageTitle=Individual%20Title&BookID=407843
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David Grossman -Writing in the Dark
October to December 2008
Throughout his career, David Grossman has been a voice for peace and reconciliation between Israel and its Arab citizens and neighbours. David will be visiting the UK over publication and we will consider audiences of 100+
www.bloomsbury.com/davidgrossman
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Daniel Stevens - The River Cottage Handbook: Breads
October 2008 to January 2009
In the third of the River Cottage Handbook series, Daniel Stevens explains the ins and outs of baking, and inspires us to abandon ready-sliced loaves for a world of delicious breads baked at home. Daniel is available for library events.
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Sarah Raven's Complete Christmas
July to December 2008
Sarah Raven, author of 2007's stunning Garden Cookbook (voted cookbook of the year by the Independent), presents the last word on food, flowers and decorations for the Christmas season. Sarah is based in East Sussex available for events/festivals for 200+
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Niall Williams - John
September 2008 to January 2009
A mesmerising new novel from the author of the bestselling Four Letters of Love. Niall Williams' new novel is a prodigious feat of imagination written with poetic vision. Niall is available for events 50+. He is based in Ireland but can travel.
www.bloomsbury.com/niallwilliams
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Beau Riffenburgh - Racing with Death
August to December 2008
Beau Riffenburgh is available for library events for audiences of 50+
www.bloomsbury.com/beauriffenburgh
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Pam Corbin - Preserves
August to December 2008
The River Cottage Handbook: Preserves
Pam Corbin has been making preserves for as long as she can remember, and for more than twenty years her passion has been her business.
Pam is available for library events for audiences of 100+, depending on location.
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Aidan Smith - Union Jock
June to December 2008
Can a Scotsman ever support the Auld Enemy? Find out in Aidan Smith's brilliantly funny new history of a centuries-old rivalry
Aidan is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Fantasy/Sci Fi Reading Groups Wanted
March to December 2008
HarperVoyager, HarperCollins' Fantasy and Science Fiction imprint, are looking to contact enthusiastic fantasy and science fiction Reading Groups, or anyone who is keen to try something different. From time-to-time we'll have proofs, and author events, and it would be great to work with you more closely. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Anna Jacobs - Freedom's Land
June to September 2008
Anna will be in the UK promoting her new books. She is available for library events and talks to reading groups For more information, click on continue reading.
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