Another year, another Man Booker Shortlist challenge! Once again, this year I am attempting to read and review all six titles shortlisted for the Booker, before the winner is announced on 13th October. Will I manage to complete the entire shortlist before the deadline? Well, I’ve never managed it yet, but there’s always a first … Continue reading Man Booker Challenge 2015: A Little Life
LBC Challenges
What’s your favourite fictional food?
From Willy Wonka's ever lasting gobstopper to Mr Twit's wiggly spaghetti or even Turkish delight from the Lion Witch and the wardrobe. what is your all time favourite fictional food? Answer below or tweet to @lbcpuffins on twitter .
Fictional foods – yummy!
This morning I came across this article on Packed Lunch ideas from Fictional Foods which instantly made me hungry and prompted me to try and remember my favourite fictional foods. I always wanted to go to one of the midnight feasts at Malory Towers (@isfromupnorth - you with me?) - though I'd avoid the hard boiled eggs … Continue reading Fictional foods – yummy!
Enid Blyton Challenge book 12 – The Twins at St. Clare’s- by Enid Blyton
One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Can't wait to read each review as they come! Helen's Enid Blyton Challenge St. Clare's St. Clare's, a girls' boarding school which predates Malory Towers, is described by one parent as "a very sensible sort of … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge book 12 – The Twins at St. Clare’s- by Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton Challenge Book 10: The Naughtiest Girl in the School
About the book First published in 1940, the book is about Elizabeth Allen who is spoilt and selfish. When's she's sent away to boarding school she makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been! But Elizabeth soon finds out that being bad isn't as simple as it seems ... About the … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge Book 10: The Naughtiest Girl in the School
Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02b -Going Solo
Going Solo (Roald Dahl Autobiography #2) Part 1: boys of a childhood - here by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Superb Stories, Daring Deeds, Fantastic Adventures Here is the action-packed sequel to Boy, a tale of Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Roald Dahl … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02b -Going Solo
Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02a- Boy:Tales of Childhood
Boy: Tales of Childhood (Roald Dahl Autobiography #1) by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) From the evocation of an enchanted boyhood spent in Wales and Norway to his unhappy experiences at an English public school, these sparkling memoirs are filled with high spirits and more than a touch of the macabre. “An autobiography is a … Continue reading Helen’s Roald Dahl challenge book 02a- Boy:Tales of Childhood
Quick Note – The Borderline Diaries
Andrew from Blackwell's has been in touch to let us know about a signing taking place soon! Hi, this is Andrew Sellers, the Events Coordinator at Blackwell’s Bookshop up near Leeds University. Elisa and her publisher have arranged to come in and do a lunch time book-signing on Monday, the 9th of March. Elisa will … Continue reading Quick Note – The Borderline Diaries
PROMO – The Borderline Diaries by Elisa Frank
Recently Elisa Frank dropped me a line on facebook to provide information about her upcoming release -, published by Local Legend - 'The Borderline Diaries' She felt that it might be of interest due to the Sharing Stories book club that we co-run with the Arts and Minds Network. The book deals with a number of mental health … Continue reading PROMO – The Borderline Diaries by Elisa Frank
Reading Resolutions 2015
For the most part, I'm attempting to avoid the New Year, New Me trap - every year I get all excited and then realise that it's the same me after all! Just with attached guilt for failing to become a fit, healthy eating, multi-linguistic musician! However, I do find it useful to reflect on the … Continue reading Reading Resolutions 2015
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