Peter Burns

Witches, dragons and the Terrible Deev: a choice of this year’s children’s books

29 November 2025 9:00 am

Highlights include boarding school antics, adventures in Persian folklore and a wealth of classic stories – including Hansel and Gretel, retold by Stephen King

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