• Katherine Rundell Believes in Children’s Lit

  • Sep 19 2024
  • Length: 32 mins
  • Podcast

Katherine Rundell Believes in Children’s Lit

  • Summary

  • The United Kingdom has given us some amazing children’s authors: C.S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll, Roald Dahl, Beatrix Potter...and may we add Katherine Rundell. Her newest, Impossible Creatures, is a sensation in Britain, and was declared an instant classic even before its U.S. release. It delivers all the magic promised in the fantastical title. Tune in to our conversation with this fascinating Renaissance literature and Dunne scholar as we talk to her about what’s so addicting about writing for middle schoolers, and where we can find the magical lands she creates. Books mentioned in this week’s episode: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell The Explorer by Katherine Rundell The Girl Savage by Katherine Rundell The Zebra’s Great Escape by Katherine Rundell Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Dunne by Katherine Rundell The Golden Mole: And Other Living Treasure by Katherine Rundell Why You Should Read Children’s Books, Even Though You are So Old and Wise by Katherine Rundell The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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