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Call the Puffins by Cath Howe

May 31, 2023/by FCBG blog

Today marks the end of a brilliant month long celebration of stories based around our theme of Sail Away in a Story! We end with a cracking blog and book from Cath Howe! I’m so pleased to be asked to share a story for National Share a Story Month. My book “Call the Puffins!” is […]

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The Tide Singer by Eloise Williams

May 30, 2023/by FCBG blog

I’ve always loved the sea. When I was young, anytime the weather forecast gave the hint of a storm, my mum and dad, me and my sister, would pull on our cagoules and head for the beach. Our favourite place was Porthcawl in south Wales. The waves would crash up and soak us. It was […]

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Sail Away in a Story by Derek Keilty

May 28, 2023/by FCBG blog

We may be nearing the end of National Share A Story Month but there are still some brilliant blogs to read! Today’s blog is written by Derek Keilty about his series Flyntlock Bones! Sail Away in a Story Ahoy there, me hearties! May is National Share a Story Month- a celebration of stories and reading […]

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Books to get swept away in by Clare Weze

May 24, 2023/by FCBG blog

Our theme of Sail Away in a Story brings to mind so many stories that could sweep you out to sea.  Author Clare Weze shares insight into her new book and she then recommends some of her favourites to “get swept away in”. Books to get swept away in Clare Weze My second children’s book, […]

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Sail Away in a Story by A. Connors

May 23, 2023/by FCBG blog

We have a brilliant blog this morning from A. Connors all about his YA debut, a terrifying and thrilling story set in the depths of the ocean.  A. Connors regales us with the ideas behind this story.     Sail Away In A Story A. Connors   Sail away in a story… What a lovely […]

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Sail Away on a Story by Judith Eagle

May 22, 2023/by FCBG blog

Another book that suits our theme perfectly is Judith Eagle’s The Accidental Stowaway! Set aboard a ship, there is action, adventure and miles of ocean. Check out our guest blog from Judith Eagle about this book. Sail Away on a Story by Judith Eagle A good story is made up of three very important things: […]

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May 19, 2023/by FCBG blog

Delegates at our annual conference in April will have been gifted a copy of this new story thanks to the generosity of Owlet Press.  We are delighted to welcome author Barbara Slade as writes about her inner child and the impact on her writing. For nearly three decades, I’ve been blessed with a solid career […]

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Alex Neptune by David Owen

May 18, 2023/by FCBG blog

Our theme Sail Away in a Story is perfect for the stories David Owen has been writing.  Set around a seaside town and then out to sea, Alex Neptune is an exciting new hero.  Read on for David Owen’s thoughts on writing sea-based tales.   There’s a reason children’s authors can’t stop writing about the […]

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CLiPPA Shortlist Blog by Jay Bhadricha

May 16, 2023/by FCBG blog

CLiPPA 2023 Shortlist Blog I think poetry for children is pretty exciting. In fact, I don’t think poetry for children is just for children; with the diversity of voices, form and, well, beautiful illustrations, I think poetry for children is for everyone. The problem is that there’s a wealth of really great collections out there […]

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Starboard by Nicola Skinner

May 15, 2023/by FCBG blog

Starboard by Nicola Skinner is a brilliant book that celebrates our theme of Sail Away in A Story perfectly.  We are thrilled to welcome Nicola to the blog today to gain some insight into her love for a ship and how it inspired a story. SAIL AWAY IN A STORY I have an insatiable desire […]

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