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Puffin To Publish Brand New Eoin Colfer Series

Puffin Books today announced plans to publish a major new series by Eoin Colfer, the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl. WARP, an acronym for Witness Anonymous Relocation Program, used by the FBI to hide important witnesses in the past, is a high concept series described by the author as 'Oliver Twist meets The Matrix'.

The first book features a Victorian boy, Riley, who goes on the run in 21st century London pursued by a ruthless assassin from his own time. Riley must rely on his wits and the help of a young FBI agent if he is to survive.
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Shaun Tan wins Astrid Lindgren prize

World's richest children's literature award goes to Australian author-illustrator, described as a 'masterly visual storyteller'

The Australian author-illustrator Shaun Tan is the winner of this year's Astrid Lindgren prize – the richest children's literature prize in the world, with a purse of 5m kroner (£490,000).

Tan is the second Australian to be awarded the prize in its nine-year history, following Sonya Hartnett's win in 2008. => http://bit.ly/hZd3ON

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May the odds be ever in Jennifer Lawrence’s favor

Rumors have been swirling all day, but we wanted to wait for the official word. Well, it’s here! Lionsgate has confirmed that Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence has signed on to play Katniss Everdeen in the much-anticipated big-screen adaptation of the bestselling trilogy from Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games.

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The wonders of science

The Wonders Of Science Movie was created by Mariela Kleiner, the author of the new children's book "Meet Einstein" check it out at http://bit.ly/hmpKs1

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Graeme Base: The Waterhole Exhibition 11th March-28th August 14

You've read the books - Waterhole, The Legend of the Golden Snail, Animalia etc. now see the exhibition of Graeme Base's famed work.

'This exhibition showcases the amazing artwork from Graeme Base's renowned 2001 children's book, The Waterhole.

Let these amazing images transport you from the plains of Africa to the Amazon jungle and the deserts of outback Australia!

The display features Base's working drawings, sketches and finished artwork, drawn in watercolour, pencil and gouache.'

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Ten of the Best – Irish authors

It's St Patrick's Day on Thursday, and with a hat tip to my Irish heritage and a love of Irish whimsy, I have created a list of "Ten of the Best Irish Authors". Do you agree, or would you have put in someone else?

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Artemis Fowl as you’ve never seen him before

Puffin are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series with new look book covers!

Today on London's Piccadilly Circus, the jaw-dropping new covers for Eoin Colfer's ARTEMIS FOWL books were premiered in front of eager fans.

This is the moment the covers were unveiled on the giant screen! Puffin are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the bestselling series with a packed year, so find out more at www.artemisfowl.co.uk

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Your next book club book … The Goose Girl

The Goose Girl

by Shannon Hale

She can whisper to horses and communicate with birds, but the crown princess Ani has a difficult time finding her place in the royal family and measuring up to her imperial mother.

More about the book, discussion notes, excerpt, and where to buy the book => http://bit.ly/e321wJ

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Get to know Eric Carle and how he creates his books

Eric Carle talks about how a hole pucher inspired him to create The Very Hungry Caterpillar and shows us how he creates his beautiful artwork!

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Newbery Award winner – Moon over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool

Moon Over Manifest

by Clare Vanderpool

Winner of the 2011 Newbery Medal

The movement of the train rocked me like a lullaby. I closed my eyes to the dusty countryside and imagined the sign I’d seen only in Gideon’s stories: Manifest—A Town with a rich past and a bright future.

Read  ... more about the book, an excerpt, how to buy the book or alternative formats.