Monthly Archives: December 2012

Press Here by Hervé Tullet

Posted on December 31, 2012 by forwardtranslations

A new book that came our way over Christmas – one of many, obviously – is an interactive treat by  the name of Press Here. It’s one I first heard of when researching my A-Z of children’s books in translation … Continue reading →

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So many Christmas books, but are they any good?

Posted on December 22, 2012 by forwardtranslations

I’m about to head off on my Christmas travels, so thank you for reading this year. If my wish list is anything to go by, there should be plenty of new things to review in 2013! Here’s one last post … Continue reading →

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Madame Mephisto

Posted on December 14, 2012 by forwardtranslations

This is another Stork Press book sent to me for review. I was slow to get round to reading it because I wasn’t sure if I’d like it, and I’ve been slow to review it because I haven’t been sure … Continue reading →

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Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, or Memory Plays Tricks

Posted on December 7, 2012 by forwardtranslations

Fils aîné has been reluctant to tackle chapter books, but after Roald Dahl day at his school, mari got to read him Fantastic Mr Fox and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. That was a success, so next he wanted Charlie … Continue reading →

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You learn something new every day…

Posted on December 2, 2012 by forwardtranslations

… when you’re a translator. At the moment I’m working on a political thriller, which has seen me researching the White House china collection, various mountains in the Swiss Alps, various bits of Roman Catholic liturgy and Bach’s St Matthew … Continue reading →

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