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Magical puppet events
By Kimberley Chen on 31/10/2011 19:10:38
Here are some must-see shows featuring fabulous puppets of all shapes and sizes
War HorseUntil February 16, 2013Nick Stafford’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse at the New London Theatre follows the energetic and highly emotional adventure of Albert's beloved horse, Joey. At the outbreak of the First World War, Joey
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
–23The stately courtyard at Hampton Court Palace makes a fine setting for a carol singing session. Wrap up warm for these evening sessions which will see families and courtiers alike promenading around the palace singing seasonal songsMichael Morpurgo’s
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Children's author Georgia Byng on her favourite books
By on 22/10/2007 16:05:20
Georgia Byng, author of the incredibly hypnotic Molly Moon's books, admits to being Raymond Briggs' number one fan, as she reveals her five all-time favourite children's books
and their fates are completely magnetic.Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael MorpurgoEgmont, £4.99Again a story that is brilliantly imagined and so very transporting. A boy is shipwrecked and ends up on an island where he meets an old Japanese man who's been
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Summer Events For London
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 15/07/2011 14:03:42
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
this summer a special exhibition and literature festival celebrating classic war stories for children. Children can take part in fun interactive workshops and talks by authors including Michael Morpurgo (War Horse) and Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mister Tom
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Highly Commended Best Family Tour Operator 2011: Scott Dunn
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/06/2011 14:31:19
Family travel tips from Andrew Dunn at Scott Dunn, Highly Commended in our Junior Design Awards 2011
by Michael Morpurgo (especially if you are heading to Africa!). He is the most fantastic speaker I have ever heard – he has the ability to captivate children and adults alike.Worst holiday nightmare? The ash cloud last April. We had to coach back from St
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