Books by Tanya Landman
“I love the idea of a retelling that makes it easier to read. Frankenstein is an important book, it’s the granddaddy of science fiction horror. But it is an old book and it is quite difficult to read with modern eyes and the language can feel a bit old-fashioned. Obviously, it’s not written for young readers but everybody has heard the name Frankenstein, and all the kids know what it is, so I think it’s good for them to have the opportunity to read it.” Read more...
The Best Science Fiction Books for 8-12 Year Olds
Dan Smith, Children's Author
“Tanya creates real drama in her storytelling and at the same time she highlights the inequalities of the time – inequalities that are still relevant today.” Read more...
The Best Teen and Young Adult Historical Fiction
KJ Whittaker, Novelist
Interviews where books by Tanya Landman were recommended
The Best Teen and Young Adult Historical Fiction, recommended by KJ Whittaker
Historical novelist K J Whittaker takes us on a time-travelling adventure as she selects five brilliant historical novels for teens and young adults.
The Best Science Fiction Books for 8-12 Year Olds, recommended by Dan Smith
There needs to be a lot more sci-fi for kids, especially if it’s got a good dose of horror, argues Dan Smith, author of the sci-fi mystery series Crooked Oak. He recommends five works of science fiction for 8 to 12 year olds, from books written more than half a century ago to more recent jewels.
