Books by translated by Laura Watkinson
Movies Showing Nowhere
Yorick Goldewijk, translated by Laura Watkinson
Every object carries traces of its past. For 12 year old Cate, they can reveal enough history to enable time travel. More sci-fi than magic, this is a thought-provoking adventure about treasuring memories whilst living in the present and giving thought to the future. Now available in English, it was awarded the Golden Pencil for best children’s novel in the Netherlands in 2022.
Ages 9-12
Girls
by Annet Schaap & translated by Laura Watkinson
Now in English: retellings of seven classic fairy tales by one of the Netherlands’ most original contemporary writers. These stories are true to life: the girls in them have agency, and there is no ‘happily ever after’. Witty, dark and imaginative, these tales form a fabulous collection. With black and white illustrations by the author.
Ages 9-12, and parents will enjoy it too
Interviews where books by translated by Laura Watkinson were recommended
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Olivetti
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Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion
by Annelise Gray -
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Insectarium
by Dave Goulson & Emily Carter (illustrator) -
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Bringing Back Kay-Kay
by Dev Kothari -
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Bang: The Wild Wonders of Earth's Phenomena
Jennifer N. R. Smith, Jon Cannell (consultant) -
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The Magic Paintbrush
Kat Zhang and Eric Darnell, Phoebe Zhong (illustrator)
The Best New Books for 9-12 Year Olds, recommended by Our Children's Editor
The Best New Books for 9-12 Year Olds, recommended by Our Children's Editor
From historical fiction to fantasy, from beautiful science books to funny novels, our children’s editor, Tuva Kahrs, picks the best new books for 9-12 year olds.
