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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 20h

Watch out for a spooky blog tour with Phil Hickes this Halloween! 🎃

Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 1d

A strange creature is roaming the land of Moonlight. Can Hana and Ace puzzle out what’s going on, and will solving the mystery help Hana find the answer to some worries of her own? An exciting Moonlight Mystery adventure from bestseller #VashtiHardy. bit.ly/3Kpg52l

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 1d

In #PhilHickes's spine-tingling Barrington Stoke debut, Cody and his friends set off into the woods on #Halloween to search for the ruins of the haunted McBride House. But what they find there is more terrifying than the three teenagers could have imagined… bit.ly/42nVPUO

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 1d

We have two marvellous books publishing today from #PhilHickes, @oriolvidal.bsky.social, #VashtiHardy and @agnessaccani.bsky.social! Learn more about each and read a sample in the thread below 👇

Cover images for The Last Day of October and The Puzzling Paw Prints

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 1d

"It’s a superpower, but only when you know how to use it". Thank you to primary teacher and Early Years Specialist Sarah (@thedyslexicleader) for joining us on the blog for #WorldDyslexiaDay, sharing her personal experiences with dyslexia in the classroom & beyond. bit.ly/46Z1HFm

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 2d

Full review: thewhisperingofthepages.co.uk/2025/08/25/a...

A Spotlight on Barrington Stoke and Review of Dracula by Tanya Landman

Pages: 112 Publisher: Barrington Stoke Released: 8th of May 2025 Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman delivers a terrifyingly enthralling and truly accessible retelling of Bram Stoker’s lege…

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 2d

We love hearing feedback from our readers and this wonderful review highlighting the impact of our specialist design features was wonderful to see. Thank you for sharing @whisperingpages.bsky.social! #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 2d

Win book bundles published by the brilliant
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social, thanks also to @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 🎉

There are titles here that are on our book list, meaning that we provide resources for them to be studied in peer-led book clubs.

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW25

Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 7d

In celebration of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, Barrington Stoke and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social have teamed up to offer TWO brilliant sets of #dyslexiafriendly Barrington Stoke books! (1/2)

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 7d

In celebration of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, Barrington Stoke and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social have teamed up to offer TWO brilliant sets of #dyslexiafriendly Barrington Stoke books! (1/2)

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 3d

Did you know that the illustrations in our books not only bring the story beautifully to life, but also provide support for reading comprehension by breaking up the text and providing a visual guide? #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek
Find out more at: bit.ly/dyslexia-sup...

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Steve Beresford @lostinmilbury.bsky.social · 3d

Just read THE DEADSOUL PROJECT by Dan Smith.
Something awful invades a 1970s tower block & two kids fight for their lives.
This is fantastic horror/sf book, scary & tense, with a clever “investigative” structure to the story.
Brilliant stuff!
@dansmithauthor.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

Book: The Deadsoul Project, first book of The Night House Files, by Dan Smith.
Cover shows some kids looking up at a tower block with a helicopter flying overhead.

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you @booktrust.org.uk for including Barrington Stoke books from @alastairc.com, #AnthonyMcGowan, @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social, #HollyWebb and #VashtiHardy in the #GreatBooksGuide 2025-26! 📚

BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 4d

📚 NEW: The #GreatBooksGuide 2025-26 is here!

The guide is packed with 100 reading recommendations, carefully curated to engage and excite children from 4 to 11.

Explore the guide here 👇

https://bit.ly/46zY4Xx

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 3d

A fabulously spooky short read, perfect for brave souls, The Last Day of October by Phil Hickes, illustrated by @oriolvidal.bsky.social is out 09/10 from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social 👻

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/t...

The Last Day of October by Phil Hickes, illustrated by Oriol Vidal

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you @jacquisydney.bsky.social!

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Lesley Parr @lesleyparr.bsky.social · 4d

Another reason to declare how proud I am to be a @barringtonstoke.bsky.social author! #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek

An asset to share news of Dyslexia Awareness Week, featuring a book called The Last House in the Row by Lesley Parr, illustrated by Richard Johnson, featuring a girl and an old lady sitting under an apple tree.Tthe lady has a black cat on her lap.

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 3d

Don't miss out on our #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek sale! Grab 20% off all individual book orders with code DAW20.

Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 11d

Today marks the beginning of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek in Scotland and we're offering 20% of all our individual books. Make sure to use the code DAW20 at checkout! Valid until 12/10/2025.

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 4d

It's the start of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek in England and Wales! Did you know that the tinted paper in Barrington Stoke books helps to reduce visual stress and glare for many dyslexic readers? Find out more at: bit.ly/dyslexia-sup...

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 5d

My book REEK is in the BookTrust Great Books Guide, yaaaay!!! 🥳🥳🥳. Alongside some brilliant company, too – check it out!

👉 alastairc.com/blog/2025100...

@barringtonstoke.bsky.social @booktrust.org.uk #KidLitUk #Reek

REEK is a BookTrust Great Book!

REEK by Alastair Chisholm has been included in the BookTrust Great Book Guide 2025

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 4d

To celebrate #WorldSpaceWeek, we're delighted to announce #NOVA, the new space adventure from #ChrisBradford!
When Max’s life-craft is pulled into a wormhole, he needs a whole galaxy of luck to return to safety …
Watch Chris introduce Nova here: bit.ly/4o1cMNa.
Out 02/26

Chris Bradford introduces Nova

Broadcasting live from the spaceship Helios, bestselling author Chris Bradford has a special announcement! Watch on to hear all about his thrilling new book, NOVA; before disaster strikes ...

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Kirsten Barrett @mrskirstbarrett.bsky.social · 7d

Like most people I automatically switch to @barringtonstoke.bsky.social too. Fabulous books for all learners. Also important to champion that authentic voice which is why I've chosen Wider than the Sea by @serenamolloy.bsky.social

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to #BookBairn for this wonderful write-up on our #dyslexiafriendly books!

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 7d

A special shout out to the phenomenal @barringtonstoke.bsky.social for everything they’re doing to ensure dyslexic readers have access to high quality texts that readers of all different abilities can enjoy on an equal basis.
#KidsBooksFriday #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek

Book cover for Blitzers by Alastair Chisholm

Book cover for Owen and the Soldier by Lisa Thompson

Book cover for My Perfect Cousin by Karen McCombie

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @stninianslib.bsky.social!

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · 7d

Just finished this incredible book. I knew a little bit about Josephine Baker but Dance of Resistance does an incredible job of packing in the life story of a woman we can only wonder at. Catherine Johnson does it again! @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @catwrote.bsky.social

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 7d

Choose your preferred bundle – for either ages 7-9+ or 11-13+ – and enter via the link in Barrington Stoke's bio to be in with a chance of winning. Closing date 16/10/2025. (2/2)

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