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Jeanne Willis and Tamsyn Murray
Episode 7
Prolific author Jeanne Willis has written over eighty books for children from witty picture books to first chapter books, as well as teen novels. She has won the Red House Children’s Book Award twice and her book Downtown Dinosaurs: Dinosaur Olympics launches a new series. Joining Jeanne on Big Book Babble is Tamsyn Murray, author of the hilarious Stunt Bunny books and a teen ghost series for older readers. Tamsyn’s latest book, Stunt Bunny: Medal Mayhem, also reflects an Olympics theme.
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Francesca Simon and Adam Stower
Episode 6
Fans of Horrid Henry will be thrilled to see author Francesca Simon appearing on Big Book Babble. In her most recent book, The Sleeping Army, Francesca has written for an older readership. Her book was inspired by reading about Norse myths and an ancient chess set exhibit from the British Museum.
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Anthony Horowitz
Episode 5
Tune in to watch Anthony Horowitz, a Red House Children’s Book Award winner, bestselling author and award-winning screenwriter. Anthony has written many books and series, he is the genius behind the Stormbreaker novels, featuring reluctant teen spy Alex Rider who is recruited by MI6.
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Steve Cole and Roger Stevens
Episode 4
Meet Steve Cole, the crazy and compulsive craftsman behind the bestselling Astrosaurs, Astrosaurs Academy and Cows-in-Action books and hear popular children’s poet Roger Stevens read some rollicking rhymes from his new collection. Steve is a prolific writer with a huge fan base and several Doctor Who stories to his credit, too.
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Cressida Cowell
Episode 3
Inspired by tales of invading Vikings and legendary dragons told to her as a child, Cressida started to write her own stories when she was only eight years old. She returned to the stories as an adult and turned them into her bestselling series How to Train Your Dragon, which has now been made into a film. Find out more about Vikings and their life and how Cressida researched the books by tuning in!
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Jacqueline Wilson and Nick Sharratt
Episode 2
Don’t miss hearing best-loved author Jacqueline Wilson talk about her latest book, The Worst Thing About My Sister, and watch her favourite author Nick Sharratt draw live on stage! Jacky’s latest book is illustrated by Nick and centres on chalk and cheese sisters Marty and Melissa. It’s guaranteed to be an instant hit with fans who love funny and heart-warming tales of families and friendships.
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Andy Stanton and Liz Pichon
Episode 1
Bestselling children's author Andy Stanton has created a series of witty and original books with surreal storylines that are guaranteed to inspire young readers, even the most reluctant ones. Andy is joined on stage by Liz Pichon, award-winning author and doodle-tastic illustrator of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates books.
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Charlie Higson
Pilot Show
Charlie Higson, creator of the Young James Bond series and spine-chilling trilogy The Enemy, The Fear and The Dead, joins children’s comedian James Campbell for our pilot Big Book Babble show. The bestselling author offers lots of helpful tips and advice for aspiring young authors. He discusses how he was inspired by computer game themes to write Monstroso, his first book for younger readers, and talks about how he comes up with new ideas for his stories.
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