May 16, 2015 | children's book news, Competitions
Whilst researching my book the Runaways, I was lucky enough to get to meet with Tarli the new baby elephant at Woburn Safari park – she’s soon cute If you want to see Tarli and the other animals at Woburn Safari Park, National Geographic Kids has a great...
Jan 12, 2015 | children's book news
The Bomber Dog is a finalist for the 2015 Red House Children’s book award. This is the only national book award voted for entirely by children. If you want to vote for the Bomber Dog, you have until January 24th 2015 to cast your vote on the Red House website....
Mar 29, 2014 | children's book news
The Victory Dogs has been voted by children in primary schools across Stockton on Tees as the 2014 Children’s Book of the Year. Victory Dogs by Megan Rix which tells the incredible story of two lost puppies who become heroes of the blitz. The heart-warming tale...
Mar 2, 2014 | children's book news
I had such a brilliant time visiting libraries in Derbyshire. Thanks to Eckington, Clowne and Staveley for making me so welcome. As promised please find details of more competitions – posting in a sec.
Feb 16, 2014 | children's book news
To help celebrate World Book Day, On Friday Feb 28th & Saturday March 1st 2014, I will be doing some free talks in Derbyshire about my books and how I’m inspired. Friday pm Eckington Library Market Street S21 4JG Phone: 01246 433943 Saturday 10am-11am Clowne...
Nov 20, 2013 | children's book news, Writing Tips
Thanks to everyone who came to see me at Leas Cliff Hall today – all 1500 of you in total – with the two sessions. I had a great time and hope you did too. Lots of you were interested in writing competitions and I’m going to post them on my website...