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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · Sep 9

#WIN amazing children's books by @erandalljones.bsky.social @trulyjwrites.bsky.social @mazevansauthor.bsky.social +

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WIN:

1. The Scream of the Whistle by Emily Randall-Jones

2. The Shell Keepers by Truly Johnston

3. One Chance Dance by Efua Traoré

Bonus book:

4. The Last Bard by Maz Evans (published on 11/09/2025)

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thank you @lib4sch.bsky.social! "A chilling time-slip revenge story full of atmosphere that kept us on the edge of our seats! Truly a fitting follow-up to Randall-Jones’ debut title ‘The Witchstone Ghosts’."

Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · Aug 13

Featuring the wonderful words & amazing illustrations of: @jimbeckett.bsky.social‬ & Aurélie Lise-Anne, @erandalljones.bsky.social‬, Bethany Walker & @katieabey.bsky.social, @juleshoward.bsky.social‬ & @gordywright.bsky.social‬, @bobtregoning.bsky.social‬ & Laura Brenlla, @kaeltudor.bsky.social‬...

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thank you so much!

Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Aug 1

A publishing shout out - I'm running a panel for
@write-mentor.bsky.social WOWCON about navigating the publishing industry as a neurodivergent person and I'd love to hear from ND-ers on the other side of the table; namely agents/publishers/etc. Please DM if you're interested!

a girl in a straw hat says am i talking too much

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Jul 31

Not just a ghost story, but a ghost story with a steam train, The Scream of the Whistle by @erandalljones.bsky.social is out now and probably best read with the light on 👻

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#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Scream of the Whistle by Emily Randall-Jones

Cover illustration © Micaela Alcaino 2025 Unlike other old-fashioned forms of transport, steam trains are still enormously popular today, with plenty of us enjoying the opportunity to ride on them …

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thanks hugely Jacqui!!!

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thanks SO much for this Kit - I hugely appreciate your lovely words and I'm glad you enjoyed this. Also how has nobody else come up with 'right up my tracks?' I'm nabbing it!

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Kit Butler (Author) @kitbutlermagster.bsky.social · Jul 25

Mr Blue Sky has returned, so it's back in the garden for a morning read.
I'm back on the middle-grade "train" today, with "The Scream Of The Whistle" by @erandalljones.bsky.social
The village of Melbridge is quite intriguing...

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jul 25

Ooh I hope the sun stayed for you, and that Melbridge didn't bring the darkness TOO much...

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jul 25

Ah Jacqui!!! I'm so glad you got it and thank you!!!! I really hope you enjoy itxx

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Jul 24

Very excited to receive a copy of The Scream of the Whistle by @erandalljones.bsky.social Ghosts AND steam trains - what’s not to like? Out now for 9+ readers, huge thanks go to @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social 👻

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The book, the cover of which shows a guard in uniform next to an engine with steam billowing from its funnel while two children creep away on its other side, and the accompanying press release.

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jul 19

hmmmmmmmmmm

a woman wearing glasses is saying i say nothing .

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AletheaJane @aletheajane.bsky.social · Jul 17

Just loving #ScreamoftheWhistle by @erandalljones.bsky.social It’s mine and the 8yos bedtime book of choice at the moment and we’re have very different theories about what’s going on! #ReadingWithKids #ParentingLife #ReadAloud #BooksForKids #KidsWhoRead #BedtimeStories #SupportAuthors

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jul 18

Well this means the absolute world!! Very much want to hear what the theories are...

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jun 28

Genuine q - if you're a children's/YA author, would you do a library/school event without payment but with bookselling/signing through local indie? Comments & thoughts v helpful!

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jun 17

It was so lovely of you to come (and to see you for the first time in a decade, I think!) Hope the chocolates were enjoyed and would love to hang with you and S soon xx

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jun 11

Pleased to share I've joined this century and now have a website - for books, events, news and all that stuffs, visit emilyrandall-jones.com

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jun 3

Meet the passengers of a certain ghost train - Elfie, Ru and Malik. Pre-order 'The Scream of the Whistle' here: mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/t...

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jun 3

It's out THIS THURSDAY! If you need convincing, check this from author superstar person Rashmi Sirdeshpande...

Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · May 29

MG horror fans - check this out. The Scream of the Whistle by Emily Randall-Jones is a spine-tinglingly spooky steam train mystery - a story about friendship, local lore, ghosts, a town with a history, and a girl who is determined to fix things all by herself. Out 5 June! #KidLitUK

Copy of the book The Scream of the Whistle with a steam train and conductor on the cover set against a night sky

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Jun 3

Ah RASHMI! Just seen this - thank you so much again (and very late email answer incoming)xx

Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · May 29

Mightily chuffed about this: www.telegraph.co.uk/books/childr... @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social

The best new children’s books

Our children’s-book critic rounds up the new titles a young reader needs on their shelf, from science to drama and old-fashioned derring-do

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · May 19

Last night my daughter asked why so many publishing houses are named after birds and animals. Anyone care to offer an explanation?

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · May 16

The Scream of the Whistle is out next month with @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social ! Pre-order a signed, dedicated copy from @mrbsemporium.bsky.social mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/t.... I'm v proud of this spooky, ghostly tale, inspired by The Signalman and the abandoned railway lines I grew up around.

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · May 1

My book is here, and she's a beauty. Thanks so much @micaelaalcaino.bsky.social and @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social - The Scream of the Whistle, out 5th June.

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Emily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · Apr 14

'The Scream of the Whistle' is starting to appear online... not long now... check out this extract on the @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social site: www.chickenhousebooks.com/books/scream...

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