Jeff Kinney Author of the Wimpy Kid on reading

November 1, 2018 By Guardian Jeff Kinney knows exactly why his Diary of a Wimpy Kid series appeals to reluctant readers. “If there is one lesson I’d like kids to take away from my stories, it is that reading is fun.” He thinks it is vital for parents and teachers…

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Pippi Longstocking – A Book Review

By Radhika Agarwal October 30, 2018 Reading age - 7 and up (Full length series) Read aloud age - 6 and up Picture books can be read 5 and up Pippi Longstocking is the first of three full length books about an invincible girl Pippi written by Swedish writer Astrid…

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New Wimpy Kid book release

October 20, 2018 By SunChronicle After writing and illustrating 12 Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, author Jeff Kinney wanted to keep his new endeavor fresh. Always looking for a new topic to explore, he decided to put hero Greg Heffley and sidekick Rowly Jefferson in a war-like challenge. Influenced…

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Author Focus – Meet Kate DiCamillo and her books

October 13, 2018 By Pioneer Press and Unnati Ved One of my favourite writers for children. Kate DiCamillo is the winner of two Newbery awards and has authored 24 books. Her books have been printed in various languages and there are nearly 30 million copies in print. In a joyful…

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