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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 Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Elementals: Water by Peter Dickinson from Corgi Childrens

4 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Elementals: Water by Peter Dickinson from Penguin Random House Children's UK

4 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Gift Boat from Macmillan Children's Books from Peter Dickinson is a great one to read together.

4 days ago

International Mountain Day

Loving The Tears of the Salamander by Peter Dickinson from Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Tree Week

The Ropemaker is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

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

2 months ago

World Children's Day

AK by Peter Dickinson from Macmillan Children's Books is brilliant!

2 months ago

Armistice Day

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

2 months ago

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