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

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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.

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Jux · 03/05/2012 09:13

Thank you! Looking forward to its arrival.

gazzalw · 03/05/2012 09:07

I have Lewis Chessmen King and Queen replicas sitting resplendent on a bookshelf, so the children have grown up asking about them. So thank you for the book - both DCs will enjoy - one to be read to and the other to be encouraged to read.... Think I might get more out of it that them Grin too!

MrsOnTheMove · 03/05/2012 08:49

Yay! We got an email and DD1 very excited! She has just finished a Viking topic and has just informed her teacher she is doing a review for mn Grin

BlueRinse · 02/05/2012 21:32

Thank you for the email!

ScorpionQueen · 02/05/2012 21:21

Thank you so much, both DDs can't wait to read it. :)

Aranea · 02/05/2012 20:46

Thank you! Dd1 is very excited. I think this should be right up her street - she has a bit of a Norse gods obsession, plus she loves Horrid Henry.

DazR · 02/05/2012 17:59

Thank you - just received an email to say we were getting a copy!

iklboo · 02/05/2012 17:52

Thank you from me & DS. We're looking forward to reading this together.

ImaginateMum · 02/05/2012 17:19

My son already has this book as we went to a launch event for it at the British Museum. He hasn't really got into it so far.

pigsinmud · 02/05/2012 16:53

Thank you from me too...well dd1. She is very excited about doing a book review....not so keen if it was a book review for school!

Posey · 02/05/2012 16:49

Yay! We're getting one! Thank youSmile

NoraHelmer · 02/05/2012 12:23

:( Completely missed this yesterday :( Have bookmarked it now.

popelloucla · 02/05/2012 08:10

Thanks Rachel, DD1 is almost 8 so will give it a go.

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RachelMumsnet · 01/05/2012 23:11

The books have all gone. We'll contact you over the next 24 hours to let you know if a copy is on its way to you. If you don't hear from us, the paperback of The Sleeping Army is published on Thursday.

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WannaBeMegMarch · 01/05/2012 22:35

Yes please DS has gone through the Horrid Henry phase and is moving on to more challenging stuff.

pillowcase · 01/05/2012 21:10

Actually I'm not in, can get page to accept my details Confused

pillowcase · 01/05/2012 21:03

Sounds great, DDs will be interested, as will I

Posey · 01/05/2012 20:57

Sounds like something ds could get his teeth into. A longtime fan of Horrid Henry, but now sadly outgrown, I hope he loves this one from Francesca Simon Smile

Jux · 01/05/2012 20:52

Yes please yes please yes please! Done!!!!

DD is fascinated by the Norse Gods (along with the Ancient Egyptian gods, and to a lesser extent the old Greek and Roman gods). She'll pick up every error!

2gorgeousboys · 01/05/2012 20:26

This sounds perfect for DS2 - fingers crossed there are still some left!

iklboo · 01/05/2012 20:10

Yay - got to a PC. Fingers crossed now!

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RachelMumsnet · 01/05/2012 19:52

@iklboo

Poo. Link won't work on my iPhone. Hope they're not all gone by the time I can get to a PC. Sad

There's still plenty left at the moment, so fingers crossed.

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iklboo · 01/05/2012 18:46

Poo. Link won't work on my iPhone. Hope they're not all gone by the time I can get to a PC. Sad

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RachelMumsnet · 01/05/2012 18:21

@popelloucla

I've entered my details, but what age range would you suggest for this?

Faber (the publishers) suggest this is for children aged 8+

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popelloucla · 01/05/2012 18:10

I've entered my details, but what age range would you suggest for this?

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