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About Peter Dickinson

Peter Dickinson is one of the most acclaimed and respected writers of our time and has won nearly every major literary award for his children's novels. THE KIN, his first book for Macmillan, was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 1999, as was THE ROPEMAKER in 2001. Peter is currently writing the sequel to THE ROPEMAKER, due October 2006. His most recent book for Macmillan, THE GIFT BOAT, was described by Books for Keeps as 'a masterpiece, gripping, the work of a major writer at his very best.' Peter was one of the three shortlisted candidates for the first Children's Laureate. He lives in Hampshire.

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World Population Day

A book about people The Tears of the Salamander by Peter Dickinson from Macmillan Children's Books

16 days ago

World Population Day

A book about people The Gift Boat by Peter Dickinson from Macmillan Children's Books

16 days ago

World Population Day

A book about people Elementals: Water by Peter Dickinson from Penguin Random House Children's UK

16 days ago

Workaholics Day

A book to enjoy! Eva by Peter Dickinson from Macmillan Children's Books

22 days ago

Camera Day

Take a piture or just look at one ... The Tears of the Salamander by Peter Dickinson from Macmillan Children's Books

28 days ago

Summer Solstice - Longest Day of the Year

Tomorrow is the longest day of the year. Read about time in The Ropemaker by Peter Dickinson from Macmillan Children's Books

1 month ago

World Environment Day

Kin (Bind-Up) (PB) is an amazing nature book that will have kids learning all about the world around them. Macmillan Children's Books by, created by Peter Dickinson.

1 month ago

Hug your cat day

Why not celebrate cats with Chuck and Danielleby Peter Dickinson from Yearling.

1 month ago

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