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Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:50:29 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Fortune Tellers...:
Armadillo said, "Three very different and very interesting books insightfully reviewed for the Blog by Bridget Carrington We begin with an excellent independently published book. Alfie Jones and a Change of Fortune by David Fuller (RDF Publishing 2011).A winner! As..." more
Monday, April 30, 2012 5:23:22 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Retro Books:
Armadillo said, "In Friday's post I recieved an advance copy of 'Leopard Adventure'. This may sound like a Willard Price adventure but the award-winning Anthony McGowan has written this story, to be published by Puffin in July, inspired by Willard Price..." more
Monday, April 2, 2012 1:24:01 PM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Books for Easter:
Armadillo said, "Books for Easter Reading is the title of my school suggested reading list at this time of year. We have now broken up for Easter and parents are always keen to find some books to keep the children entertained as well as to stretch them. It is the..." more
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:28:33 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Are you feeling Alienated?:
Armadillo said, "A guest blog spot from an author this week, talking about Aliens and books Jeff Norton is also unveiling a new concept in children's books, allowing them to input their thoughts into how the book should develop and progress. Read his Blog entry..." more
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:09:08 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled An Independent look at Independent Publishers:
Armadillo said, "At Armadillo Magazine we have made an editorial decision not to include books by independent publishers in the magazine, rather making use of the Blog for their coverage. The reason for this? Whilst there can be some excellent books which are..." more
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 12:18:56 PM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Lunch with a PhoenixPhoenix Yard Literary Lunch I was delighted to be able to accept the invitation to this occasion last week on behalf of Armadillo:
Armadillo said, "Phoenix Yard Literary LunchI was delighted to be able to accept the invitation to this occasion on behalf of Armadillo and I wasn’t disappointed. This very young Publishing House is situated in a small yard just off King’s Cross Road in London..." more
Monday, January 30, 2012 8:49:02 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Sara Grant on Best Friends:
Armadillo said, "Guest post by Sara Grant, author of Dark PartiesBFFs 4 EvvaDark Parties is a love story. Sure there’s a sexy, mysterious leading man and forbidden romance. But in many ways the central love story is between two best friends – Neva and Sanna. If..." more
Saturday, January 28, 2012 11:05:02 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Have you been to a Dark Party?:
Armadillo said, "Guest Post by Sara Grant, author of Dark PartiesWhy Dystopian?When I finished the first draft of Dark Parties in 2009, I had an agent tell me that she didn’t think dystopian novels would sell. How times and tastes have changed. I recently heard..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 10:29:42 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Authors Electric:
Armadillo said, "Despite all the talk at the end of last year about the way in which the Kindle was set to overtake publishing and reduce the sales of paper books it seems that children's books continue to go from strength to strength in all formats.However we at..." more
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 4:21:39 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled It's Chritsmas ...:
Armadillo said, "What is it that springs to mind at Christmas – well yes there is the obvious, tree, food, presents, family time and so on. But then come the thoughts of nativity, animals, activities, snow, classic stories and this is where the collection of..." more
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 4:21:39 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled A New Year Diet with a Difference!:
Armadillo said, "Everywhere you look this last week there has been talk of diets and detox so it must be the year! I have a diet with a difference to offer you, a diet of books and for my first offering I would like to set you up with the books on the short list for..." more
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 3:19:38 PM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Sally Gardner Teaser:
Armadillo said, "We are lucky to have the brilliance of the author Sally Gardner in a guest spot today. Perhaps not so in person, but fittingly, here is a sample of Sally Gardner, a sample of the first chapter of 'The Double Shadow' her haunting, moving and..." more
Thursday, November 3, 2011 2:32:15 PM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Murderous Envy:
Armadillo said, "At last – a proper murder story for YA readers – no vampires, no werewolves, but just a little bit of something slightly spooky! I’m a long-standing murder story fan, and I was gripped from the first page to the last. The..." more
Saturday, October 29, 2011 9:15:19 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled :
Armadillo said, "Halloween just happens to fall at one of the darkest times of year when it is also beginning to get cold and thoughts turn to warm crackling fires as well as fun and games around them, so what better way to entertain yourself this Halloween than..." more
Monday, October 24, 2011 7:06:11 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Half Term Fun with Jacqueline Wilson:
Armadillo said, "Fancy a good day out for half term then look no further than Seven Stories (if you are in or near Newcastle of course). For those of you in other parts of the country the website is packed with fun and there are of course always plenty of events..." more
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 2:00:11 PM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Party Barefoot Style:
Armadillo said, "Linda Newbery reports from the Barefoot Books party celebrating their move to new offices in Oxford. Barefoot Books celebrated their move to Summertown, Oxford with a launch party on Friday (7th October), followed by a packed weekend of..." more
Thursday, October 6, 2011 1:43:12 PM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Back - Finally - Into History:
Armadillo said, "I am very sorry that I ahve been away for so long, I had not realised the start of a new term would be quite so nusy. I ahve however not been away from books and if you have been following me on Twitter @Armadillomag, you'll see that I;ve been busy..." more
Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:07:28 PM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Philosophical Places:
Armadillo said, "There has been a burgeoning of interest in philosophy for children in recent years, all part of the process of seeking to develop children’s thinking skills. Many of its advocates have argued for a fourth ‘R’ in the school curriculum in which..." more
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 10:09:41 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Theodore Boone, Strattenburg’s youngest lawyer ...:
Armadillo said, "13 year-old Theodore Boone comes from a family of lawyers. When he is not in school, and often when he should be in school, Theodore can be found in the town’s court rooms. His friends and even teachers ask him for legal advice. The first book..." more
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 4:44:03 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled A further taste of history ...:
Armadillo said, "Wow what a challenge! Have you decided which faction to follow? If not then I urge you to read Mary's book, David. It may help your decision but above all else it is a gripping read.How do I follow an author who is such a talent? Well I love..." more
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 3:19:28 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Are you a Republican or a Medicean?:
Armadillo said, "‘I am all in favour of a single ruler if that ruler can be a Lorenzo de’ Medici,’ he said at last. ‘But there are few men like him. Even his own son had none of his quality. So in general, yes, I’m now a republican.’ That’s what..." more
Saturday, July 16, 2011 7:02:50 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Perfect Picture Book Picnics:
Armadillo said, "As my mother fondly calls them 'pic-in-ics' are the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors ... or as we learnt on Thursday evening at Walker Books picture Book Picnic they are the perfect way to enjoy any space for a picnic can be held anywhere,..." more
Friday, July 8, 2011 9:42:24 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled An Awfully Big Blog Adventure:
Armadillo said, "Many Armadillo reviewers are also brilliant writers of literature for children and having teamed together for An Awfully Big Blog Adventure three years ago they are proudly celebrating their third birthday this weekend, the 9th and 10th July!To..." more
Monday, July 4, 2011 8:50:29 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled Words and Pictures:
Armadillo said, "A blog post from Bridget CarringtonWhen my children were small, picturebooks (so now you know which I prefer), were just emerging from their thick, yellowish paper with smudgy, stark, limited colours, into the glorious products we know today...." more
Monday, May 21, 2012 7:59:09 AM
Armadillo Magazine wrote a blog post titled New Blog:
Armadillo said, "Armadillo Blog now has a new name and a new look, if you follow me, and I hope you do, please visit http://armadillochildrensmagazine.blogspot.co.uk/to see the new look... enjoy!I look forward to seeing you all there and as always welcome any..." more