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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.

Recent updates about Peter Dickinson

National Tree Week

A remarkable book that your children will love. The Ropemaker by Peter Dickinson.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

Discover Kin (Bind-Up) (PB) by Peter Dickinson. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one The Gift Boat by Peter Dickinson from Macmillan Children's Books

2 months ago

World Maritime Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Elementals: Water by Peter Dickinson.

3 months ago

World Maritime Day

Discover Elementals: Water by Peter Dickinson. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

3 months ago

Water quality month

Whether it's what you drink or what you swim in, read Elementals: Water by Peter Dickinson from Corgi Childrens

4 months ago

Water quality month

Whether it's what you drink or what you swim in, read Elementals: Water by Peter Dickinson from Penguin Random House Children's UK

4 months ago

Paperback book day

Chuck and Danielle by Peter Dickinson from Yearling

4 months ago

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