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Steve Alton is a writer and editor, author of the award-winning 'Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop Book' and Deputy Editor of 'Bee Craft', the journal of the British Beekeepers Association. As well as producing children's books such as the ones listed below, he offers a specialist editing, proofreading, writing and research service, specialising in science, ecology, botany and horticulture topics for both children and adults.
Please get in touch via steve.alton@gmail.com to discuss these services.
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Coming soon - the sequel to the award-winning 'Gooey, Chewy...' Due out August 2009 |
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Personal Demons Schools all over the country are now involved in this exciting web-based literary adventure. Check out the website - there are writing projects, movies and some fantastic songs by the very talented John Reilly (check out his website). This is an opportunity to be involved in the writing of a real, genuine novel. And there's still lots to be done! So don't just sit there - come and join in! More information here: PERSONAL DEMONS
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Other books
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'The Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop Book', featuring text by yours truly, illustrations by the marvellous Nick Sharratt and ingenious pop-ups by the talented Keith Finch, is now available from most High Street booksellers, as well as from Amazon. Winner of the 2008 Norfolk Libraries Book of the Year award. |
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'The Firehills', long-awaited sequel to 'The Malifex' . A breathless race against time as Sam and Charly battle to save the bard Amergin from the ancient malice of the Sidhe and free the power of the Green Man. Published by Carolrhoda Books. Buy it from Amazon.co.uk |
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'Finlay & the Bogeyman', a short story for 11 year-olds, in the 'Pocket Tales' series from Ginn. The nail-biting story of Finlay, a boy of very unpleasant habits, and what he finds underneath his bed... Tailor-made for reluctant readers, particularly boys! Available from Ginn - details here. |
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'Sam just wants to be left alone to play with his game console, as another boring holiday with his parents looms ahead. But within days of arriving in Dorset, Sam mistakenly awakes the Druid, Amergin, from a nine hundred year sleep, and finds himself involved in a timeless battle against the evil Malifex.' Buy it from Amazon.co.uk |
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