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Hello! I've just started reading Tilly and the book wanderers and I already love it! And I'm thrilled to see that there will be more thank one book :D So my question is, do you have an idea of how many books will be in this series? (Hopefully its's a lot!) :D
Anna James Hi Katie - thank you so much! I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! The plan is for it to be a trilogy so two more (am working on book two at the moment!…moreHi Katie - thank you so much! I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! The plan is for it to be a trilogy so two more (am working on book two at the moment!). (less)
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Hello! I was wondering what your inspiration for the first Pages and Co book was? I am reading it now and doing an assignment on it ( So far it is AMAZING!!!)
Anna James Hi Isla! Thank you so much for reading Pages & Co! There's three main things that inspired the first book - firstly, my own relationship with my Grand…moreHi Isla! Thank you so much for reading Pages & Co! There's three main things that inspired the first book - firstly, my own relationship with my Grandad. We used to read together a lot, and he helped me choose books, and took me to his local bookshop, and always encouraged me to write. Secondly, it was thinking about what I would say if I could talk to my favourite literary characters - and it was Anne of Green Gables in particular that I was thinking about. And lastly, that I love bookshops, and think they're magical, and wanted to write a story set in one! Hope that was helpful and good luck with your assignment! (less)
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“Books can change minds and change worlds, open doors and open minds, and plant seeds that can grow into magical or even terrifying things. Stories are things to be loved and respected at the same time; never underestimate the power of them.”
― Anna James, The Bookwanderers
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“Friends should bring out the best in you, not be the same as you. I’m sure you’re someone’s perfect fit.”
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