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World Book Day is going to be LITERALLY brilliant!

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joanna Nadin

Last February, I had the kind of email a writer dreams of; the kind that comes from their lovely editor and begins with ‘CONFIDENTIAL’ in shouty capitals. It was telling me that Rikin and I had been chosen to be … Continue reading →

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An adventure in No Man’s Land

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Joanna Nadin

‘I could feel it coming. War, I mean. Creeping up on us, into our town, down our street, into our house. Smiling like a friend, like it was Batman come to save us when really it was the joker all … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 4b: The Worst Class in the World

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Joanna Nadin

Schools might be closed for most of us, but for one long-suffering teacher, Mr Nidgett, the classroom is packed with shenanigans. That’s because he’s in charge of 4b, who are LITERALLY The Worst Class in the World, at least according … Continue reading →

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Birdy Jones is all alone

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Joanna Nadin

Of all the questions I get asked on school visits, there are several perennials: How old are you, Miss? How much do you earn, Miss? Do you know JK Rowling / Jacqueline Wilson / David Walliams / any other much … Continue reading →

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