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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you so much, @seasidereader.bsky.social for this lovely, thoughtful review of Anna at War. And especially for mentioning my books in the same sentence as those by my heroines Noel Streatfeild, Joan Lingard and KM Peyton! 😍

seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 22h

A new book from the ever-readable and hugely enjoyable
@helenpeters.bsky.social published by the lovely @nosycrow.bsky.social

Anna at War by Helen Peters

I read Anna at War on Sunday afternoon and evening almost without pause. I started it so I could write this review but I continued with it because I could do nothing else. The plot drives along tak…

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 2d

🚨I'm off to the Cheltenham Lit Fest, yay!🚨 Here's Whisky to tell you about my event THIS SATURDAY, featuring my books I AM WOLF and I AM RAVEN. Join me for some action-packed fun! 🐺🐦‍⬛

👉 alastairc.com/events/20251...

@nosycrow.bsky.social #CheltLitFest #KidLitUk #IAmWolf #IAmRaven

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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you, Fleur!

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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you, Kristina!

Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · 27d

I’ll be at Guildford Book Festival this Sunday, 14th September, talking about the real-life inspirations for my WW2 novel ANNA AT WAR. And, inspired by Anna’s story, we’ll attempt to solve a previously unseen MI5 cold case from WW2!
Suitable for ages 8+. Tickets at guildfordbookfestival.co.uk

Copy of ANNA AT WAR, pen, torch, magnifying glass

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Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · Aug 29

This article - shorturl.at/87a8G - explains the many reasons why pre-ordering a book ahead of publication is SO important for authors, but there's another reason why you really need to pre-order FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK. It will give you more time to hide from the Itter... linktr.ee/fearfiles

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Aug 29

I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...

Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos - Walker Books

PRE-ORDER NOW! THE BRAND-NEW HILARIOUS DOODLE-PACKED DIARY IN THE BESTSELLING LOKI SERIES.‘Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laug...

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · Aug 16

Hello parents! Join me this Monday 18th, 10:30am for a FREE #EdBookFringe storytime event at @argonautbooks.bsky.social, featuring Cordelia the lovely – but *very* silly – Sausage Dog…

#OneSillySausageDog @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #KidLitUk #Edinburgh
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One Silly Sausage Dog at the Edinburgh Kids Book Fringe!

Join Alastair Chisholm and Cordelia the Silly Sausage Dog for a free Edinburgh ALT Fringe storytime session at Argonaut Books!

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Aug 16

A fabulous, short sci-fi story with some important messages about toxic masculinity and the abuse of power, #Blitzers by @alastairc.com, illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli, is out now for 9+ readers from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social 🤖

#KidlitUK

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Blitzers by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli

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Sinéad O'Hart @sineadohart.bsky.social · Aug 16

For the final 24 hours of the Irish KidLit for Palestine Fundraiser, @kellymccaughrain.bsky.social has generously offered a price reduction on her MS Critiques! €100 off both the 30k and 15k word Critiques - bargain! Grab yours at www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit-for-palestine

@rurooie.bsky.social

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Aug 14

Some Loki news: I'll be at The Paper Cat bookshop to do school events on sept 16th and, while there, will be signing/personalising/doodling/stamping etc copies of Loki book 5. If you would like one of these, order here! www.papercatbookshop.co.uk/products/lok... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #UKKidlit

Pre-Order Signed & Dedicated: Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos

Publishes 4th September 2025 - This purchase can be signed and dedicated to a child of your choice. PLEASE NOTE: Louie is coming to The Paper Cat to sign and dedicate your orders after publication - ...

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · Aug 5

1/ Two stars of the Irish KidLit scene, @sineadohart.bsky.social & @rurooie.bsky.social have set up a fundraiser for Gaza - and so many authors, illustrators and book-y organisations have donated books, gifts and workshops to the cause - Medical Aid for Palestinians…

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · Aug 5

🚨EVENT ALERT – THIS SATURDAY 9th AUGUST!🚨
Join at the #EdBookFest for an early look at my new book #BLITZERS. I'll be chatting about the book and daring you to survive THE BATTLE OF THE BLITZERS…! 🤖

👉 alastairc.com/events/20250...

#KidLitUk @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social

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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jul 16

This looks so much fun!! Congratulations @sineadohart.bsky.social 🎉

Sinéad O'Hart @sineadohart.bsky.social · Jul 16

Delighted to share the cover of my new book, Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee: The New School! Art by @unawoods.bsky.social, pub Gill Books, Sept 4th. Ellora's just started at a new school, and it's hard to keep her budding banshee powers secret. But what if they're about to save the day? 📚🇮🇪💫

Cover of a children's book, white and green background colours. Foreground shows an illustrated child with long dark braids wearing a grey hoodie, black and white dotted leggings, with wings on her back. In the background is a tall, wobbly, tumbledown building. Title Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee: The New School appears above her head. Author's name Sinéad O'Hart appears beneath her feet, and beneath that again is the illustrator's name, Úna Woods.

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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jul 6

Last chance to book! ⬇️
Join me at Finchley Church End Library on Sat 12th July at 11am. Writing tips, Q&A, and an interactive WW2 mystery to solve!
Find out the inspiration behind Friends and Traitors and crack an MI5 cold case!
Ages 7 up.
Book tickets at t.co/6Tk6pEryy6

@nosycrow.bsky.social

Copy of children’s mystery book Friends and Traitors, magnifying glass, pen, London A-Z, torch, coded message.

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Jul 4

SIGN UP NOW and save the date for a fun session with @helenpeters.bsky.social solving WW2 mysteries based on Friends and Traitors. See below for details!

Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Join me at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12th July, where we’ll be solving a WW2 cold case together and I’ll talk about the inspirations for my WW2 mystery novel, Friends and Traitors. It would be lovely to see you there xx

Barnet libraries on X: "Join author Helen Peters @farmgirlwriter to solve a WW2 mystery & MI5 cold case at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12 July. Find out more and book tickets at https://t.co/6Tk6pEryy6 @Pramstead_ @FriendsBCL #BarnetSummerRead2025 https://t.co/Zb31P2H5kF" / X

Join author Helen Peters @farmgirlwriter to solve a WW2 mystery & MI5 cold case at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12 July. Find out more and book tickets at https://t.co/6Tk6pEryy6 @Pramstead_ @FriendsBCL #BarnetSummerRead2025 https://t.co/Zb31P2H5kF

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Jun 30

Teachers! This Thursday I will be running a LOKI CLASS SET GIVEAWAY on my newletter. Sign up to be in with a chance! louiestowell.substack.com#Edusky #KidlitUK

The Louie Stowell Newsletter | Substack

News, books and nonsense. Click to read The Louie Stowell Newsletter, a Substack publication.

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · Jul 1

📢SUMMER SALE ALERT!📢
Stock up on bite-size reads for the school holidays with 20% off ALL our books when you enter SUMMER20 at checkout!* Running until 31/07. For help finding the right book for your young reader, check out our summer booklist: bit.ly/3Gq45vF
*Excludes packs

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Catherine Randall @catherinerandall.bsky.social · Jun 26

Another exciting WW2 read with an unlikely friendship at its heart and the highest of stakes! Lots of real history woven in too. Thank you @helenpeters.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jun 26

I’m so glad you loved that part - it was the first idea that came to me when I wrote the story and I really enjoyed writing that part!

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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jun 26

Thank you very much! Hopefully I’ll do the event again sometime.

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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jun 26

Thank you so much - I’m really glad you enjoyed it!

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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thank you, lovely Bookwagon!

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Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jun 22

twitter.com/barnetlibrar...
Join me at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12th July, where we’ll be solving a WW2 cold case together and I’ll talk about the inspirations for my WW2 mystery novel, Friends and Traitors. It would be lovely to see you there xx

Barnet libraries on X: "Join author Helen Peters @farmgirlwriter to solve a WW2 mystery & MI5 cold case at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12 July. Find out more and book tickets at https://t.co/6Tk6pEryy6 @Pramstead_ @FriendsBCL #BarnetSummerRead2025 https://t.co/Zb31P2H5kF" / X

Join author Helen Peters @farmgirlwriter to solve a WW2 mystery & MI5 cold case at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12 July. Find out more and book tickets at https://t.co/6Tk6pEryy6 @Pramstead_ @FriendsBCL #BarnetSummerRead2025 https://t.co/Zb31P2H5kF

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Jun 16

I will be at Barnes festival NEXT SUNDAY! Come see me and Loki! Tickets here! www.eventbrite.com/checkout-ext... #KidLitUK @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Eventbrite | Louie Stowell

Eventbrite brings people together through live experiences. Discover events that match your passions, or create your own with online ticketing tools.

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