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- Orion Children's Books to publish new novel from internationally bestselling author Cornelia Funke (22 May 2012)
- The Hairy Bikers are going on tour! (22 May 2012)
- The Art of Betrayal shortlisted for Intelligence book of the Year Award (22 May 2012)
- Duncan Jones to direct new film based on biography of Ian Fleming (21 May 2012)
- Gollancz acquires 'The Hunger Games' Parody (8 May 2012)
NEW EVENTS
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Thursday 24 May 2012
The Cornish House -
Saturday 26 May 2012
Adventure Island 7: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Discovery -
Wednesday 30 May 2012
The Impossible Dead
Book Of The Month
Promise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahon
More than just a murder mystery, Jennifer McMahon's extraordinary debut novel, Promise Not to Tell, is a story of friendship and family, devotion and betrayal. Tautly written, deeply insightful, beautifully evocative, and utterly unforgettable, you won't be able to put it down.
Book Of The Month
Trespass by Valerie Martin
Toby and Salome are a young, modern couple living in New York, but their backgrounds are worlds apart. He is a middle-class all-American boy from a family of academics; she is a Croatian refugee raised in New Orleans.
When Salome unexpectedly becomes pregnant, they decide to spend their lives together and hastily marry. But finding a way to reconcile their families and pasts proves a difficult task...
Moving and heartfelt, fraught with desperation and rage, this is an intensely moving book, perfect for book groups. Take a look at the extract, reading guide and interviews below to find out more.
Audio Interview & Transcript
Book Of The Month
The Camel Bookmobile by Masha Hamilton
A small nomadic settlement is thrown into turmoil by the theft of a book....
Masha Hamilton’s captivating new novel follows Fiona Sweeney, a 36-year-old librarian, from New York to Kenya on her sincere but naïve quest to make a difference in the world by running a mobile library. On her travels through the bush she meets many people and learns much about herself.
Perfect for your book group, this novel sweeps you away from everyday life and makes you realize the power of books to change lives. Take a look at …
Read An Extract From The Camel Bookmobile
The Camel Bookmobile by Masha Hamilton
Camel Trivia & Further Reading
Photos From The Real Life Camel Mobile Library
