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Elen Caldecott

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I love to write stories about ordinary children doing extraordinary things.

This is Not a Book Review

Today I thought I would look at one specific book and see if I can share what I've learned from it. This isn't a review, or a critical reading, this is an author looking at a book I admire to see the nuts and bolts of its construction. WARNING: If you have not read Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce and would like to do so one day without being encumbered with a sackful of spoilers, STOP READING NOW.

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Published on November 12, 2012 00:57
Average rating: 3.9 · 1,849 ratings · 261 reviews · 62 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Short Knife

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How Kirsty Jenkins Stole th...

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Diamonds and Daggers (Marsh...

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The Blackthorn Branch

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The Mystery of Wickworth Manor

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Operation Eiffel Tower

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The Great Ice-Cream Heist

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Crowns and Codebreakers (Ma...

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Soplada hey Elen, thank you for accepting me as a friend :D
have a good day


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Elen Caldecott To win a signed copy of The Great Ice-Cream Heist, poster and ice-cream themed stationery, like/share this Facebook status:

Facebook Competition


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Elen Caldecott 'How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant', which is an award-winning novel for children aged 9-12, is now 99p in Kindle Store .
When Kirsty makes a promise, she has no idea how far she will have to go to keep it.


message 6: by Elen

Elen Caldecott Last day to enter the 'Mystery of Wickworth Manor' launch celebration.

I'm running a competition. The prize is a signed copy of the book, a signed poster and a badge set. There are five prizes to give away.

To enter, simply 'like' my Facebook Page. For those not yet old enough to be on Facebook/not into Facebook/hate Facebook, it is fine for a friend/parent/guardian to enter on your behalf. On 19th July, I'll randomly select five 'likers'. The competition is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. Good luck!!


message 5: by Elen

Elen Caldecott Today is the release date for 'The Mystery of Wickworth Manor'! Hooray!
To celebrate, I'm running a competition. The prize is a signed copy of the book, a signed poster and a badge set. There are five prizes to give away.

To enter, simply 'like' my Facebook Page. For those not yet old enough to be on Facebook/not into Facebook/hate Facebook, it is fine for a friend/parent/guardian to enter on your behalf. On 19th July, I'll randomly select five 'likers'. The competition is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. Good luck!!


message 4: by Elen

Elen Caldecott Today is the release date for 'The Mystery of Wickworth Manor'! Hooray!
To celebrate, I'm running a competition. The prize is a signed copy of the book, a signed poster and a badge set. There are five prizes to give away.

To enter, simply 'like' my Facebook Page. For those not yet old enough to be on Facebook, it is fine for a parent/guardian to enter on your behalf. On 19th July, I'll randomly select five 'likers'. The competition is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. Good luck!!


message 3: by Elen

Elen Caldecott Thanks to everyone who's nominated/voted for their fave UK YA fiction. Nearly 200 books on the list now! Is your favourite there? http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/18...


message 2: by Elen

Elen Caldecott There are now 82 books on the 'Best UKYA' list. Would be nice to reach 100! Do vote for/nominate your favourites:
www.goodreads.com/list/show/18678.Best_UKYA_Books


Katherine hey elen, thanks for the friend request :)


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