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26 January 2010

Press Release: 26th January 2010

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12 January 2010

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Author of the month

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Sam Osman

What if someone could manipulate the Ley lines under the earth? What if they could use that energy for evil?

In her first novel, Quicksilver, documentary-maker Sam Osman explores the mystery and dark power of the ancient energy that flows beneath the earth.

Find out more about Sam Osman

Book of the month

The Minivers on the Run

The Minivers on the Run

Rosamund and Emily may only be two feet tall but they’re HUGE stars in Artemisia.

Everything is going so well for them… until they discover they have some ruthless enemies.

Find out more about THE MINIVERS: The Minivers on the Run

Exciting mini-sites

  • Henry’s House

    Anything can happen in Henry’s House.

  • The Well Between the Worlds

    A drowning land holds a dark secret, in The Well Between the Worlds.

  • Malice

    An underground comic becomes a little too convincing in Malice.

  • The Hunger Games

    The Hunger Games: winning will make you famous, losing will cost your life.

  • Mortal Engines

    The prequel to Mortal Engines is here – be the first to read it!

  • The Joshua Files

    The Joshua Files: one boy, one deadly prophecy, one heart-stopping adventure.

  • Horrible Science

    It's squishy, it's squelchy and sometimes it smells…it's brand new Horrible Science.

  • Ways to Live Forever

    Ways to Live Forever: a powerful story of making every minute count for a lifetime.

  • Darkside

    Tom Becker's award-winning supernatural suspense thriller, Darkside.

  • Horrible Histories

    More gruesome than you can possibly imagine – the wicked world of Horrible Histories.

  • The Kick Off

    Fast-paced football action and off-pitch drama! Follow Jamie Johnson straight to the premier league in The Kick Off.

  • The Fairy House

    A whole new magical world awaits you: The Fairy House.

This month

February 2010

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World Orphan Week

World Orphan Week

This fun fundraising campaign runs until 15 February. Visit www.soschildren.org/wow for more information.
Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day is organised to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones. Take a look of our e-safety content.
Chess champion loses to a computer

Chess champion loses to a computer

On this day in 1996, after three hours, world chess champion Gary Kasparov loses the first game of a six-game match against Deep Blue, an IBM computer.
Nelson Mandela released from prison (1990)

Nelson Mandela released from prison (1990)

South African anti-apartheid campaigner, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years. Find out more about Mandela.
Charles Darwin born (1809)

Charles Darwin born (1809)

Charles Darwin – the naturalist who first described the process of evolution was born on this day in 1809. Darwin resources.
Catherine Howard executed

Catherine Howard executed

On this day in 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, was executed. Check out our Tudor resources.
St Valentine's Day

St Valentine's Day

Celebrate love and friendship today — here are some Valentine’s Day activity ideas.

February 2010

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Parinirvana - Nirvana Day

Parinirvana - Nirvana Day

A Bhuddist festival marking the anniversary of the death of Bhudda. Find out more about Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana.
Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday

Also known as Pancake Day or Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday was the day when traditionally, rich ingredients were used up before the restrictions of Lent began. Take a look at our Pancake Day poetry ideas by Paul Cookson.
Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

In the Christian calendar, this is the first day of Lent. Talk to the children about things they could give up – such as sweets or crisps.
Mary Queen of Scots Executed (1587)

Mary Queen of Scots Executed (1587)

On this day in 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was executed at Fotheringhay Castle.
Copernicus is born

Copernicus is born

Copernicus, the father of modern astronomy, who was the first to propose that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun was born on this day.
Gordon Brown's Birthday

Gordon Brown's Birthday

On this day in 1951, Prime Minister Gordon Brown was born
First self-propelling steam locomotive ran (1804)

First self-propelling steam locomotive ran (1804)

The first self-propelling steam locomotive had its premier outing at the Pen-y-Darren ironworks in Wales.

February 2010

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Thinking Day

Today is the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guide movement. Traditionally Boy Scouts and Girl Guides spend the day helping others.
Samuel Pepys born (1633)

Samuel Pepys born (1633)

Samuel Pepys, famous for his diaries, and an eye-witness to the Great Fire of London, was born on this day in 1633.
Dragobete

Dragobete

This traditional Romanian celebration is considered the first day of Spring and is known as ‘the day when the birds are betrothed’, as the birds begin to build nests and find partners.

Sir Christopher Wren

Sir Christopher Wren British architect, astronomer, and geometrician died this day in 1632.
'Buffalo Bill' born (1846)

'Buffalo Bill' born (1846)

On this date in 1846 William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody, American cowboy, frontier explorer and showman was born.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

This day in 1964, the Italian government announced that it was accepting suggestions on how to save the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapse.
Yuen Sui

Yuen Sui

Yuen Sui is the Chinese Lantern Festival, and marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

March 2010

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St David's Day

St David's Day

Wear a daffodil and eat Welsh cakes today – it’s the feast day of St David, the patron saint of Wales.

  
World Maths Day

World Maths Day

A free worldwide event where students play against each other in mental arithmetic games. Visit www.worldmathsday.com to find out more.

The Education Show

The UK’s largest educational resources exhibition is taking place at Birmingham NEC. Find out more at www.education-show.com
National Doodle Day

National Doodle Day

This day aims to raise awareness of epilepsy and neurofibromatosis – find out how you can take part at www.nationaldoodleday .org.uk
Artist Michelangelo is born (1475)

Artist Michelangelo is born (1475)

The painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer was born on this date in 1475.

  

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