Suzie Sparkle had always loved reading. It wasn’t surprising, since her father owned a bookshop. What she liked best was the feeling of being carried away to another world, a world of make-believe and imagination. It was a safe way to experience adventure, excitement and danger. At least, it was until they collected THAT book. They got it from a woman who looked like a witch, and who lived in the most dangerous part of town. It was an old book, with an air of mystery about it. Suzie … [Read more...] about Suzie Sparkle and the Magic Book by Steve Moran
Interview with Author – Steve Moran
About Steve Moran: I can remember looking at picture books when I was a very small child. Anything colourful captured my imagination. I also loved to look at Rupert the Bear and Noddy books, although I couldn't read the text. Then, one day, I asked my older brother - who already knew how to read - if he would read me a bedtime story. Not surprisingly - knowing older brothers - his reply was a resounding "No," followed by "Why don't you learn to read yourself?" I was only four, so this was … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Steve Moran