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We’re so excited about the Times/ Chicken House competition shortlist – and, of course, the winner announcement at the end of June! In the meantime, we thought we’d properly introduce our fabulous five shortlistees, and ask them a few questions about their work. Our first two are the supremely talented Virginia Clay and Ruth Griffiths … (more…)

Our discerning Publisher, Barry Cunningham, has had the tricky job of picking out the top five longlisted submissions for the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition shortlist. We don’t envy him: picking a longlist was difficult enough – the standard was truly spectacular! – but we’re pleased to say that he’s arrived at a decision. Drumroll please – our shortlist is … (more…)

Yippee! Anyone off for a summer holiday yet? No, me neither. Never mind: instead, we’ve got two incredible titles lined up for your reading pleasure. Both of these books are genuinely special and unforgettable – not that we’re biased, or anything …
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