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Ink Pellet’s book review section covers an eclectic selection of new fiction, teachers’ guides, audio books and classics.

Many of our reviews are written by teachers, so we have an expert eye on how texts will work in the classroom. We hope to create a useful archive of reviews so that you can use this as a reference. If you would like to join our panel of reviewers, please join in or email the editor john@inkpellet.co.uk. We hope the section inspires you to share new fiction with your pupils or to revisit old favourites yourself

  1. The tale of Charles Dickens

    The tale of Charles Dickens  

    There is so much going on in 2012 and for us literary types the highlight will be the chance to immerse ourselves in Charles Dickens, to read, to learn and to visit a host of events to mark the bicentenary of the great writer’s birth. LESLEY FINLAY takes a look at the author’s life and times, and introduces some of the events taking place…

  2. Levi is living the dream

    Levi is living the dream  

    The Polka Theatre commissioned a new work by up-and-coming playwright Levi David Addai. LESLEY FINLAY spoke to him to find out more….

  3. Tragedy is no laughing matter

    Tragedy is no laughing matter  

    As if the crunching and rustling of sweet papers is not enough to drive theatregoers wild, there are also the echoes of inappropriate laughter to deal with. It’s enough to drive you wild, says teacher PETER KING…

  4. Don’t worry, be happy

     

    Teacher and Ink Pellet reviewer JULIA PIRIE looks on the bright side, and offers you a rather large spoonful of sugar for the new school year…

  5. Budding film-makers look here!

     

    There is plenty of action for young film-makers to learn more about their craft. LESLEY FINLAY has a round-up...

  6. We all scream for uScreen

    We all scream for uScreen  

    A new website is being launched this month that could help young people to develop film-making skills. LESLEY FINLAY found out more – and discovered even she could do it!

  7. Did he, or didn’t he?

    Did he, or didn’t he?  

    A new film is set to spark debate about the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays. ALISS LANGRIDGE went to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to find out more….

  8. Pass it on: September 2011

     

    Tell your history colleagues about these little gems...

  9. The marvellous mind of Magritte

    The marvellous mind of Magritte  

    You will know a work inspired by René Magritte – Pink Floyd album covers for a start. ALISS LANGRIDGE and JOANNE BALDWIN went to Tate Liverpool to find out more about the man who created work that challenges and inspires...

  10. Making do – and mending

    Making do – and mending  

    Just what is the impact of arts cuts on young people – whose lives lose a little richness – plus the thousands of creatives working hard to offer a great experience for them? The Trestle Theatre Company lost its Arts Council funding this year and its artistic director, EMILY GRAY, shared with us the impact the cuts have had on them...