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On Philip Pullman’s fantastic politics and The Book of Dust
Given Pullman’s trenchant critique of despotism, his new trilogy will certainly be read allegorically.
Think looking after turtles in Costa Rica for three weeks is good for your CV? Think again
It's time to recognise the difference between 'deep' and 'shallow' volunteering.
How JK Rowling uses the social web to keep the magic of Harry Potter alive
The world famous author has found a novel way to keep casting spells over her audience of Potter-mad muggles.
Why it’s a problem that J.K. Rowling builds diversity into her novels – post facto
JK Rowling should have stated clearly in her books the nature of the characters rather than doing so after their publication through, for example, media interviews.
Who owns Dumbledore – JK Rowling or the Harry Potter fans?
JK Rowling has come under fire for signing an open letter opposing a cultural boycott of Israel. The form of the complaints, and Rowling's response, tell us much about the author-fan relationship.
How to write a children’s classic: the Gruffalo formula
Julia Donaldson's tale of brains and brawn may only be 16 years old, but like Harry Potter it has joined the ranks of the all-time greats.
Why Robert Galbraith has to be JK Rowling – and vice versa
As her second Galbraith novel is published, JK Rowling once again finds herself in the public eye for something other than the book just out. Her enormous donation to the Better Together campaign attracted…
The name game: JK Rowling and a history of pseudonyms
When it was revealed this weekend that JK Rowling was the author of a recent critically acclaimed but obscure crime novel - The Cuckoo’s Calling by one Robert Galbraith - it made perfect sense to many…
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