Do you have any of Sophie McKenzie’s books in the Library? “Yes, several copies,” I reply, “but they’re all on loan: I can put your name on the reserve list though.” There is no doubt that an author visit genuinely increases reading in our school.
In addition Sophie signed about 100 copies of her books, which were sold during her visit. Girl, Missing has a waiting list of 4-6 weeks on Amazon, so we were lucky to have plenty of copies of this award-winning title, thanks to our local book shop, The Bookstore.
As well as winning the Longer Novel category of the Red House Children’s Book Award in June, Girl, Missing is now on the shortlist for Richard and Judy’s Children’s Books for Fluent Readers.
Richard & Judy's Best Kids' Books is on Channel 4 at 8pm on Thursday 25 October.
Sophie McKenzie will be on one of their live Author Chats this coming week, see the list below for details.
Read more at www.richardandjudybookclub.co.uk/childrens and an article in The Times.
Live author chats
Monday 22nd October 2007
Robert Muchamore - 10.15am
Author of CHERUB: The Recruit
Kevin Brooks - 1pm
Author of Lucas
Derek Landy - 3.30pm
Author of Skulduggery Pleasant
Wednesday 24th October 2007
Mark Walden - 9.30
Author of H.I.V.E: Higher Institute of Villainous Education
Roderick Gorden & Brian Williams - 11am
Authors of Tunnels
Sophie McKenzie - 3pm
Author of Girl, Missing
Friday 26th October 2007
Michael Lawrence - 11am
Author of Killer Underpants
