Viva Lewes April 2015 Issue #103

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Magnus Carter
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CARTER
A fable about justice and liberty
Magnus Carter is a children’s book about a brave and
friendly little mole who lives in a place of injustice. When
the great storm of 1214 comes, Magnus isn’t going to sit in
his flooded tunnel while King Moldewarp stays warm, dry
and well-fed in his palace above. It’s time for him to rise up
with his friends and family against the king’s unfair ways. Written by Julian Warrender
Illustrated by Lyndsey Smith
This story was enjoyable to read and I loved the description
of Magnus, and the illustrations too. I especially liked how
they show the moles underground in their tunnels. I also
like the way that, even though Magnus gets thrown in jail for speaking up, his friends and family
don’t give up; they keep on fighting for their rights. I loved the interactive side of things, like the
tunnel maze and the worms and ladders at the beginning. Lois Gould, age 10
Magnus Carter, a fable about justice and liberty, by Julian Warrender, illustrated by Lyndsey Smith and
designed by Carlotta Luke. £6.99, Bags of Books
Magnus Carter’s Fun and Games event, Cliffe Hall, Wed 1, 10-12, £10 per child, parents free, suitable
for children aged 5-8. Tickets from Bags of Books, 01273 479320.
wallands warbler
Viva’s editor Emma Chaplin went to meet the pupils behind the
new Wallands newsletter, The Warbler. She was asked some tough
questions, and if you want to see her answers, follow this link:
wallandswarbler.com/category/interviews/
young Photo of the month
Evie Flynn, aged 12, sent
this in. “We had a massive
bonfire in our back
garden in February, and
no bonfire is complete
without a s’more!” For
those unfamiliar with
this American camping
treat, it’s digestive biscuits
(‘graham crackers’) sandwiching
chocolate and a
marshmallow melted over
the campfire.
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