Sheffield Children’s Book Awards

I went along to the 20th Sheffield Children’s Book Awards today. It was held at the City Hall, which was packed with excitable kids. It’s the kids themselves that decide the winners. There are several categories - baby books, picture books, shorter novel, longer novel and an overall winner. Jeremy Strong’s Beware! Killer Tomatoes took the top prize. Strong was [...]

Frankenstein

I’ve just finished reading Frankenstein (with the big light on). It’s a strange experience to read something new that simultaneously feels so familiar. The book has had an enormous cultural impact, as demonstrated by the number of adaptations / prequels / sequels. The image of the monster with the bolt through his neck is iconic and [...]