Carolyn Ward

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Parents regularly ask me “How do I get my child to read?” I ask them “How much do you read in front of your kids?”
My parents read a lot in front of me.
One of the books on my Dad’s bookshelf was this one. I vaguely remember him telling me about it when I asked. Finally got round to reading it…

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So excited to be part of the amazing line up at the #Bewdley #Literature #Book #Reading festival Step Into Stories - tickets available now... #author #BellaBright

Reeves says the govt is knocking down barriers to growth – but why won’t they touch the biggest one of all?
A new 🇬🇧🇪🇺 UK-EU customs union would be the most powerful boost to our economy. Refusing to even consider it isn’t just unambitious – it’s actively holding Britain back.

Scientists sound alarm about terrifying ocean event that could bring devastation The collapse of critical ocean circulation could bring major droughts and freezing temperatures across Europe

Another study, & AMOC is weakening even faster than previously predicted.

When it tips, the UK - & much of the planet - will become unlivable.

Deafened by the silence waiting for a journalist to ask the government about this.
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The Doomsday Clock is now set at 89 seconds to midnight - the closest it has ever been.🕛

Increased militarisation, nuclear threats, the rise of AI, and our inability to take decisive action on climate change have pushed us closer to the brink.

This is a warning to world leaders.
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The moment you’ve all been waiting for…We are delighted to share our BRAND NEW AMAZING line up for this year’s Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival…
We’re talking trains and clockwork conspiracies with the superb Sam Sedgman…

Getting magical and mystical with the extraordinary Emma Finlayson Palmer…
Drawing very big noses with the jubilant Jim Smith…
Trying not to get lost in a maze with the charismatic Carolyn Ward…

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If someone has upset you, write them a message about how you feel, put it a bottle and hit them over the head with it.

World endures 'decade of deadly heat' as 2024 caps hottest years on record UN secretary general, António Guterres, says ‘we must exit this road to ruin’ in annual new year message

The 10 hottest years in the last 100,000+ years are... the last 10 years. 😬 😬 😬. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...

Impoverished authors are told they should do it for the love. Try saying that to a dentist | Gareth Rubin The average income for a writer is now £7,000. For our sake and the country’s, we need financial assistance

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But once the sleepover starts, it becomes clear that they are not alone in Darkling Manor and someone really wants to play with the new girls. Will Bella and the girls solve the mystery of the ghost’s game or will she trap them forever in Darkling Manor? One for those who love a spooky story!

So when she moves into Darkling Manor she is tricked into hosting a Halloween sleepover by a couple mean girls. Luckily, a kind girl, Lex, sees what’s happening and goes along to help Bella.

Thank you very much! 🤗

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Photo of author Carolyn Ward and her book Bella Bright and the Ghost Game. A girl looking a little scared holds open a book and looks behind her as a ghostly girl peers over her shoulder. In the background there is a silhouette of a spooky old house with glowing windows and cobwebs everywhere.

Ghost stories have a long tradition at Christmas so come gather round the fire as we open door 18 and meet Bella Bright and the Ghost Game by @carolynward.bsky.social Bella Bright’s mum loves to renovate old houses, which means they move around a lot and Bella finds making friends tricky.

I think this is perfectly acceptable! Trying to minimise cards now, as they are bad for the environment and I am lazy

Children's books are never "just" for children. They are books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes absolutely no-one at all. They are really books for EVERYONE, and you can never, ever, EVER be too old to read them, and to love them!

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Tell me your worst ever #secretsanta gifts 🎁 🤫#Christmas #santa #office ...

After I heard someone being given out of date chocolate 🍫 😐

It's simple really.
The more books you read, the greater the chance a magic portal will open in one and transport you into that realm.
Don't give up trying.

Saxophone inventor: each button plays a different note

Trombone inventor: trombone goes WOOooooOOmp

Vienna’s St Stephen’s Cathedral at night with the wintermarkt xmas lights

a goth xmas dream