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Kieran Larwood

Delve into the Five Realms and discover how Kieran Larwood writes his epic fantasy adventures

About The Author:

Kieran Larwood is the author of Middle Grade children's books The Peculiars (Chicken House) and The Five Realms series (Faber). He worked as a Reception class teacher for fifteen years, and has just about recovered. He now writes full time and drinks far too much coffee. He won the 2011 Times Children's Fiction competition with his debut novel, and the 2017 Blue Peter Book Award for Podkin One-Ear, his second book.

 

About The Book:

From the Ice Wastes beyond the Cinder Wall emerges an unlikely hero. Rejected by his village and left to die, young Uki is given life and unique powers by a long-buried spirit from the time of the Ancients... and a life or death mission. Joined by two other outcasts – a trained assassin who refuses to kill people and a very short rabbit who rides the fastest jerboa on the plains – Uki must capture Valkus, the Spirit of War, before rabbitkind destroys itself in conflict. A thrilling new book set in the Five Realms of Podkin One-Ear.

 

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An Introduction to 'Uki and the Outcasts'

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The Inspiration behind 'Uki and the Outcasts'

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A Reading from 'Uki and the Outcasts'

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Kieran's Writing Challenge

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How do you create fantasy worlds?

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Which books or authors have influenced your writing?

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What themes and messages can be expect to find in the book?

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What is your planning process?

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Why do you highlight the importance of storytelling in the book?

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What can you tell us about the illustrations in the book?

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What advice do you have for aspiring authors?

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A Reading from 'Podkin One-Ear'

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Resource Download: 'Uki and the Outcasts' Extract