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Latest interviews

Interviews plus question and answer sessions with authors, narrators and publishers.

The Spook's Apprentice

Must-reads

The following reviews are of books that begin the very best fantasy series available.

Le Mort d'Arthur eBook

Le Mort d'Arthur - read Sir Thomas Malory's telling of the Arthurian legend online today!

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Be the first 10 people to read The Story of Cirrus Flux by Matthew Skelton.
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Fantasy Book Review's favourite fantasy audiobooks. Plus the latest news and reviews.
Audiobook Review

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Is this really a 'Golden Age' of children's literature? We certainly think so... Children's Fantasy Book Review

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Spotlight: Penguin Group (Canada) has published this edition of Tigana in a traditional Penguin design in celebration of being named 2008 Publisher of the Year.

News

Asian fantasy novelist published aged only 14

Ambia Khatun has something to smile about - she's just had her debut novel published. The first in a series of six, Black Dragon, was picked by US publishers, Xlibris and is now available in paperback...

Sci-Fi acquires Legend of the Seeker

NBC Universal-owned cable network Sci-Fi has acquired the UK pay-TV rights to fantasy drama Legend of the Seeker (two seasons of 22x60') from Disney-ABC-ESPN Television. The story centres on woodsman...

Philip Pullman, Michael Rosen and Francesca Simon lobby government

A high-profile group of children's authors, publishers, teachers and librarians is calling on the government to make school libraries statutory. Signatories to a petition to Number 10 include Philip P...

Bill Nighy to appear in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Bill Nighy has confirmed that he will be appearing in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows. Speaking to The Independent, the actor announced that he had just been offered a role in the final instalme...

Mark Redgrave bludgens into the fantasy arena

Fans of JK Rowling's Harry Potter series and JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings should check out an exciting new adventure about to hit the streets. Set in the 13th century, Rise Of The Bludgens (Th...

Tolkien’s very own Two Towers approved for overhaul

A building which is believed to have inspired Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien is to have a 21st-century overhaul. The gatehouse at Edgbaston Reservoir is to have tens of thousands of pounds of ...

Missouri author writes for those "looking for an escape"

Wizards, ghouls, and magic are not things that are often associated with Southwest Missouri, but a local author is delving into the land of fantasy with her new book. Katy Rogers is currently a studen...

Shenley Walled Gardens presents The Wind in the Willows

Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger will be at Shenley Walled Gardens for a production of children's classic Wind in the Willows this weekend. The book by Kenneth Grahame will be brought to life on Saturday...

North West youngster's given chance to shine

The search is on to find youngsters with star quality to compete in Wyre's Got Talent. It will include circus skills, free family sports, discounted swimming at the neighbouring Fleetwood Leisure Ce...

Philip Pullman to work in Oxfam next Saturday for Bookfest

Philip Pullman will work alongside volunteers at Oxfam’s flagship book store in Oxford as part of the Bookfest festival. The award-winning fantasy writer will be in the shop in St Giles on Satu...

Children's reviews

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Tigana

10

An immense achievement, a complex and loving piece of writing.

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The Way of the Sword

Young Samurai: Book 2

9

A highly recommended adventure book for older children and young adults.

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The Dragons of Ordinary Farm

7

Could shape up to be a delightful little series.

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The Spook’s Sacrifice

The Wardstone Chronicles: Book 6

8

Spook devotees will thoroughly enjoy this latest addition.

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The High Lord

The Black Magician Trilogy: Book 3

9

The Black Magician Trilogy: Book 3