Tag: Children’s fiction
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The Silver Sword and Classic Children’s Fiction (S2E10)
In this episode we discuss our book of the month, 'The Silver Sword' by Ian Serraillier. We also take a look at the latest BBC list of 100 Greatest Children’s Books of All Time.
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase and other fantastical imaginings (S2E7)
In this episode Gwyn and Paul discuss our book of the month, Joan Aiken's 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase', and then dive down the rabbit hole to explore the origins of fantasy fiction. In particular, Gwyn covers Tolkien's 'On Fairy-Stories' and Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces'.
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The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper (S2E2)
Paul, Gwyn and Lara talk about their Book of the Month selection: Susan Cooper’s 'The Dark is Rising', a perfect Winter read, and recently adapted for the BBC World Service by Robert Macfarlane.
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Through the Looking Glass (#8)
In this episode Paul, Gwyn and Holly celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice Through the Looking Glass, and Paul dives down the rabbit hole with Mark Davies - author, guide and Oxford local historian - to discuss aspects of Lewis Carroll and Alice. Also in this episode we muse on the joy of bookshops, with a shout out to the Ladies Who London podcast and their episode on London Bookshops.
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The Joy of the Tir Na n-Og 2018 English Language Book Awards!
Paul Jeorrett dips into a wealth of Welsh books for children and young adults.
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Three Degrees of Separation: Roald Dahl Day 2017
Paul Jeorrett looks back over the books of Roald Dahl and recommends his favourites.