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Review: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (from an idea by Siobhan Dowd)

Published by Darren on May 16, 2011 | 9 Responses

And that, the monster said, is the truth. Patrick Ness is a menace. Rarely has an author so consistently screwed with my emotions as he does. I’m writing this review barely an hour after finishing the book, and I’m a bit of a mess, so if parts of this review are incoherent, then blame him: So, I think I’ll start by talking about something… Read more →

Guardian Children's Fiction Prize – Longlist Annouced

Published by Darren on May 23, 2009 | 8 Responses

In a move that is sure to increase the size of many a reader’s wishlist (including mine!) UK national newspaper, The Guardian has announced the longlist for it’s annual Children’s Fiction prize. The announcement of the winner of the £1,500 prize will be announced on 8 October 2009, following the unveiling of the shortlist in September. A panel of judges… Read more →