Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Children's books

Join in for children's book recommendations.

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

MNHQ

Live webchat with Francesca 'Horrid Henry' Simon, author of The Sleeping Army, Tuesday 29 May, 1pm

133 replies

RachelMumsnet · 01/05/2012 15:04

We're delighted to announce the start of our children's book club, which means we're going to be highlighting a great children's book each month, offering you the chance to access free copies of the book, share your thoughts - and perhaps your children's - chat to authors and enter competitions.

This month we're kicking off with Francesca Simon's latest novel, The Sleeping Army. Click here to find out more information about the book and apply to receive a free copy. We'll announce on this thread when all the books have gone.

Francesca will be joining us later on Tuesday 29 May at 1pm for a live webchat to discuss The Sleeping Army as well as her other children's books. If you're unable to join us on 29th, do post your question or your children's questions in advance here.

OP posts:
snoozymum · 15/05/2012 18:05

Thank you. Our copy arrived over the weekend and we're reading a chapter a night. Not sure if its grabbing ds but its good to read something other than Beastquest.

MNHQ
RachelMumsnet · 14/05/2012 15:48

Great to hear you've received the books and are already reading and we do hope your dcs enjoy. Francesca Simon will be joining us for a webchat on Tuesday 29 May at 1pm. If your children would like to send a question to Francesca, do post it ahead of the webchat on this thread and we'll make sure Francesca has chance to read all the questions.

OP posts:
birdsofshoreandsea · 13/05/2012 19:38

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

iklboo · 13/05/2012 09:28

Thank you. Book arrived yesterday & we started reading last night. DS is already enjoying the 'twist' in the world.

Jux · 13/05/2012 03:59

Thank you, it arrived today. I think dd has finished it already (she reads fast).

ScorpionQueen · 11/05/2012 22:51

Thank you. DD is loving the book already. She wanted me to tell you that she thinks it is useful if you are learning about Vikings and that she is enjoying the story. The language used is fab- really helping to extend her vocabulary. But mostly, it's a great story.
:)

judithann · 11/05/2012 22:29

This reply has been deleted

Message deleted by Mumsnet for breaking our Talk Guidelines. Replies may also be deleted.

judithann · 11/05/2012 22:08

This reply has been deleted

Message deleted by Mumsnet for breaking our Talk Guidelines. Replies may also be deleted.

popelloucla · 11/05/2012 10:11

The postman has just delivered my book.

Many thanks, it looks interesting.

gazzalw · 04/05/2012 21:27

DW has just finished reading The Secret Garden to DD (6) and I'm winding up The Silver Chair so we are awaiting the book's arrival with baited breath.
DS (11) is shocked to see that he has an assignment and reading prep (already) for Yr 7 Grammar School - so this will be a timely arrival to inspire him to read. I'm looking forward to reading it too!

NoraHelmer · 04/05/2012 18:10

Hopezibah - well done for HEing your children :) We did that with DD last year, but eventually she decided she wanted to go to school. Are you signed up for the MN bookclub newsletter? I'd suggest perhaps doing that, if you haven't done so already, and then keeping a very close eye on dates/times of when the next book is announced. I missed out too - didn't notice the announcement of the new childrens' bookclub :(

mistlethrush · 04/05/2012 09:57

Is there a way of 'signing up' to this MN?

I did do a review of Itch by Simon Mayo that MN sent round - still too old for Ds (&) but I loved it and DS will definitely be reading when he's a bit older.

labradoodlemum · 04/05/2012 09:53

Book club looks great! Could you put a recommended reading age by the books? Also, will you just have one book a month or a book for each age range?

Belo · 04/05/2012 09:00

I think a childrens book club is a fab idea. Will the discussion be on at a time when the children can join in? My DD1 loves the idea of my book group and has set up a group with her friend. I'm sure she would love to be part of the Mumsnet one. I'm off to Amazon now to buy her a copy.

Sonnu · 04/05/2012 08:29

Ditto Northernmoneky. My one and half year old loves books more than toys, so will be keeping an eye out here! hope there are enough for toddlers. Great idea :)

Mandyhumphreys · 03/05/2012 21:41

This reply has been deleted

Message deleted by Mumsnet for breaking our Talk Guidelines. Replies may also be deleted.

Hopezibah · 03/05/2012 20:44

I always miss out on these things as I only check emails once a day generally in the evening :-( and only have a basic phone that doesn't do emails! I did happen to check emails twice today but still missed out. Being busy homeschooling two boys and having a 3 week old baby means I don't get to check emails more than that. Is there a way of sometimes doing a random draw for the book reviews? I have 2 very keen readers in the family and being homeschooled they LOVE doing book reviews too - it would be great if there was a way that there was a better chance of getting hold of one of the free copies of the book. (particularly as we have to fund all their other home-ed resources ourselves with no support from our local authority!). Many thanks x

JaimeLea · 03/05/2012 20:42

This reply has been deleted

Message deleted by Mumsnet for breaking our Talk Guidelines. Replies may also be deleted.

mrspale · 03/05/2012 18:40

I'd love one. Always say children can never have enough books.

maiosckymoo · 03/05/2012 17:41

How o you sign up to this can you do it on an iPad or does it have to be the pc?

Ladyrattles · 03/05/2012 15:56

What a lovely idea.

My 10 year old daughter loves reading so much she goes through a book a week (e.g. Percy Jackson, Charlie Bone) as well as listening to audio books. My youngest boy aged 8 goes through a book every week (e.g. Magic Tree house level) and my 13 year old son reads a book a month (mainly Manga and Eoin Colfer types).

They would all be up for writing reviews!! so I hope we get into the next round of books.

pinkladybird · 03/05/2012 14:49

Doh! Can't seem to get to the page to get a freebie? Can anyone help? I'd love a copy.

PomBearWithAnOFRS · 03/05/2012 14:03

OOOO I got one! I'm all excited now, I haven't won anything since I was about 6, when I guessed the number of peas in the jar and won a tasteful black glass fruit bowl! Grin

Toomanyworriedsonhere · 03/05/2012 13:19

This is the first proper chapter book ds (8) read and he loved it.
He has since read lots of other proper books.
Hurrah

littleorchs · 03/05/2012 11:16

I'm in - brilliant idea

Swipe left for the next trending thread