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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Sep 6

Always a joy to celebrate a new book by @pennychrimes.bsky.social - and what a lovely launch for Hero, The Highway Girl!

New from @fireflypress.bsky.social - Hero is a fast-paced adventure in the wildnerness of C18th London. It has wolves, secret caves, gargoyles, chandeliers and great outfits.

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thank you so much!! 😊

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Stephen Dilley @stephenjdilley.bsky.social · Jul 1

119. The Seamaiden's Odyssey by @berliedoherty.bsky.social, illustrated by @hobslantern.bsky.social
An enchanting tale of the deep sea with utterly gorgeous illustrations!

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Saskia W. @saskiaw.bsky.social · Jun 24

Tamsin Rosewell is an British artist, historian and broadcaster with a background in politics. As an an illustrator she uses various techniques to tell stories in her work, such as mathematics and geometry for composition, and color and silhouette figures to convey emotions and stories.

a drawing showing the Uffington White Horse rising from the hill in the sunlight

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 24

Thank you! 😊

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Jun 20

We need an award like this back! it's perfect. I often think when looking at Greenaway winners that the text AND the art should get a prize because they're so integrated...this prize or similar would be perfect. Anyone wanna set one up? #KidLitUK en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Ma...

Kurt Maschler Award - Wikipedia

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Mythical Britain @mythicalbritain.bsky.social · Jun 21

Stonehenge all red and stormy for a hot midsummer’s day.

#SummerSolstice #Midsummer
#Solstice #Stonehenge
#Linocut #Printmaking

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 20

We loved it! @thomastaylor.bsky.social and I have been reading our way through the DidoTwite novels, too.

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 20

She was absolutely the most wonderful writer! A collection of her London stories (previously not published as a collection)was published quite recently by @manderleypress.bsky.social - do have a look if you've not seen it!

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · Jun 19

I loved this too. And the Joan Aiken comparison is well made.

Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 19

I LOVED this wild and wonderful adventure by @pennychrimes.bsky.social. It reminded me of the joy and excitement of Joan Aiken's writing: wolves and hidden caves, secrets in old houses, inheritances to be found and claimed - and some splendid villains. Out in September from @fireflypress.bsky.social

Hero by Penny Chrimes- published by Firefly in September 2025

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thank you for sending it on to me! It was a great fun read. Really enjoyed it. 😊🐺

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 19

Perhaps a small wolf? Do bookshops mind wolves?

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 19

And you need a scarlet feather in your Hat!

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 19

You could have a red-themed book launch!

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 19

I thought red silk was a must for the photo! I can definitely see the colourful spirit of Joan Aiken in this tale. Wonderful stuff!

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Penny Chrimes @pennychrimes.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thankyou so much @hobslantern.bsky.social! Joan Aiken is my writing heroine, so that means so much. Love the red silk - just like Hero's dress! @fireflypress.bsky.social #kidslit

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Jun 19

I LOVED this wild and wonderful adventure by @pennychrimes.bsky.social. It reminded me of the joy and excitement of Joan Aiken's writing: wolves and hidden caves, secrets in old houses, inheritances to be found and claimed - and some splendid villains. Out in September from @fireflypress.bsky.social

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Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social · May 26

This was was glorious. A heart-filled pistol-flash of an adventure, filled with daring deeds, odious villains, and amazing hats. A wronged girl with her vengeful wolf meets an outlaw boy with a stallion only he can ride? Yes please! Thank you @fireflypress.bsky.social and @pennychrimes.bsky.social

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Apr 27

Ooh yes, it does look interesting. Graphic novel?

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eyammuseum.bsky.social @eyammuseum.bsky.social · Mar 25

Just made the move over from X! 🎉🎊

We are an independent museum based in Eyam, Derbyshire, telling the story of how we got the plague from London in 1665-6, and our local history.

Interested?
Head to our website at www.eyam-museum.org.uk to find out more.

Home

www.eyam-museum.org.uk

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Mar 28

Oh gosh how lovely!! Thank you so much my lovely xxx

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · Mar 28

Thank you to @uclanpublishing.bsky.social for the paperback review copy of The Seamaiden's Odyssey by @berliedoherty.bsky.social with stunning illustrations by @hobslantern.bsky.social🧜‍♀️
#TheSeamaidensOdyssey #MG #TeenFiction #fantasy #folklore #ukteenchat

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · Mar 28

Thank you to @uclanpublishing.bsky.social for the paperback review copy of The Seamaiden's Odyssey by @berliedoherty.bsky.social with stunning illustrations by @hobslantern.bsky.social🧜‍♀️
#TheSeamaidensOdyssey #MG #TeenFiction #fantasy #folklore #ukteenchat

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Keith Robinson @keithrobinson.bsky.social · Mar 17

Here’s a quick flick-through of my illustrations for Becoming Grace by the wonderful #hilarymckay. Hilary brings to life the world Grace Darling knew before her fame - the hardships and excitement of growing up in a lighthouse, with her large family and a dog called Happy. Out April 10th!

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Tamsin Rosewell @hobslantern.bsky.social · Mar 14

I loved this book!

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