News
Great review of Escape from the Child Snatchers in The Telegraph
Posted on January 29, 2026
Extracts from review by Emily Bearn, The Telegraph A fast-paced work of historical fiction inspired by ethnological expositions – or “human zoos” – that took place in Victorian London, in which “exotic” children would be made to perform to a gawping public. This book takes us back further, and like …
Escape from the Child Snatchers
Posted on January 29, 2026
Out now – a fast-paced historical fiction adventure following two Indian boys on a rescue mission in Victorian London. 1865, India. Humza and his friend Ranj set off on a daring quest to find Humza’s missing brother, Dani, in London. After a terrifying journey, they are welcomed by a seemingly …
Mina Smallman wins BBC Audio Interview of the Year Award for her Desert Island Discs interview!
Posted on January 26, 2026
Feedback’s Interview of the Year is Lauren Laverne for her Desert Islands Discs interview with retired Anglican priest and activist Mina Smallman! This is voted for by listeners, and is an award that covers audio across the entire BBC radio and podcast output. Listen to their reaction here and the …
Famous Five – The Scavenger Hunt by Sufiya Ahmed is out now!
Posted on January 15, 2026
Kirrin Village is having a scavenger hunt for half term and the Famous Five are excited to take part! But someone is destroying the trail, and no one knows who . . . will the Five solve the mystery before the event is ruined? Published by Hodder
Sir Ian McKellen on Front Row discussing Equinox by Laurie Slade
Posted on January 14, 2026
Sir Ian McKellen talks about performing Laurie Slade’s one-man play Equinox. He will perform this one man play at Pitlochry on Saturday 17th January.




