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Sara Pennypacker

Hear Sara talk about her inspirations and writing process for 'The Lions' Run' & 'Pax'

About The Author:

Sara Pennypacker was a painter before becoming a writer, and has two absolutely fabulous children who are now grown. She has written more than twenty children's books including Pax (illustrated by Jon Klassen), Here In The Real World, the Clementine and Waylan series (both illustrated by Marla Frazee); Stuart's Cape and Stuart Goes to School (both illustrated by Martin Matje), Meet the Dullards, and others. Sara splits her time between Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Florida, USA.

 

About The Book:

Small acts of bravery can have extraordinary consequences. . . The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an unforgettable WWII novel about an orphan who discovers unexpected courage when he becomes involved with the Resistance in France during Occupation.

 

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An introduction to 'The Lions' Run'

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What was the inspiration behind 'The Lions' Run'?

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A reading from 'The Lions' Run'

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Sara's writing challenge

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What can you tell us about Lucas?

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Do you have any advice when it comes to writing historical fiction?

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How do you approach difficult themes whilst writing for children?

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How do you choose which elements to write about and which to leave out?

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What did you think the first time you saw the cover?

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How would you describe your writing style?

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What is 'Pax' about?

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Resource download: 'The Lions' Run' extract