Old Tabby Bronte: The Servant's Tale
Written as a monologue, and in dialect, Old Tabby Bronte - The Servant's Tale will be released as an ebook on St Patrick's Day, 17th March 2021, to mark the birthday of Revd Patrick Bronte.
Historical Association’s Young Quills
A Song For Will and The Lost Gardeners Of Heligan has been shortlisted for the Historical Association’s Young Quills Award 2018! You can find it in the 7-9 years olds section. And there are also some Young Quills reviews.
Dulce Et Decorum Est
To mark the Armistice centenary illustrator Martin Impey illustrates one of the greatest war poems ever written, Wilfred Owen's searing polemic, Dulce et Decorum Est.
Released on October 24th Impey draws on Owen's words in a vivid and dramatic way. With a Foreword by Dr Jane Potter and endorsed by Owen's nephew, the late Peter Owen, the book includes Owen's four original drafts. Impey's powerful depiction serves to remind us, just as Owen intended, of the tragedy and futility of urban warfare.
Writing about war for children: from Winnie the Pooh to Flo of the Somme
There are no trenches in One Hundred Acre Wood. And there weren't any one hundred years ago either.Yet what better way is there to introduce children to the centenary commemorations of World War 1, than via the medium of children's literature and animals?Few know that Winnie the Pooh's world …
PDSA Competition
Hilary Robinson helps to launch PDSA Writing Competition – and Flo of the Somme is part of the prize!
A Song For Will
A special, limited edition hardback print run of 'A Song For Will' - The Lost Gardeners of Heligan is published this month. Hilary Robinson and Martin Impey worked closely with The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall to produce a deeply moving, highly illustrated story for children and young …
