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Lucy Coats
Children's and YA author

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BBC Radio Interview with Lucy Coats

Jan.24.2010

Lucy Coats is interviewed by Joe Pigniatello on BBC Radio Northampton about her new 12 book series--Greek Beasts and Monsters--published by Orion Children's Books from Feb 2010. You can hear the interview on the weblink at 2h:09m:54secs on the listen again button.

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PUBLISHED: Feb.04.2010

Greek Beasts and Heroes 4: The Dolphin's Message

Why are ancient Greek myths still popular today? The fourth book in this must-have series introduces young readers to some of the most exciting stories ever told. From high in the skies - 'The Starry Hunter' tells the story of Orion - to deep beneath the waves - meet the god Poseidon in 'The Dophin's Message', here is a selection of 8...

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PUBLISHED: Feb.04.2010

Greek Beasts and Heroes 3: The Monster in the Maze

The third title in the highly-collectible series that brings ancient Greece to life features 8 more stories to captivate young readers everywhere. Atticus the Storyteller is still on the path to Troy and his destination - the Storytelling Festival - but he has a long way to go. But luckily, everywhere he goes and everyone he meets inspires a story that will entertain...

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PUBLISHED: Feb.04.2010

Greek Beasts and Heroes 2: The Magic Head

Excitingly told and richly illustrated, this is the second instalment of classic Greek myths, from the bestselling creators of ATTICUS THE STORYTELLER. Have you ever wondered why storytellers the world over weave new tales about Zeus and Hera, Aphrodite, Apollo, Andromeda and Perseus -- and the fearsome Medusa? What's so special that...

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PUBLISHED: Feb.04.2010

Greek Beasts and Heroes 1: The Beasts in the Jar

Embark on a journey through the ancient world and enjoy the greatest stories ever told in the first of a highly-collectible series of Greek myths for children aged 5-8. Long ago, in ancient Greece, the gods and goddesses gave the gift of storytelling to men and women, and ordered that there should be a great storytelling festival, once every seven years, near Troy, which...

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PUBLISHED: Mar.03.2008

Hootcat Hill

Linnet's life is strange already. She's used to Wyrmesbury's weird earthquakes, the odd effects of her dad's peculiar Brews and the secretive ways of the villagers. But then two of her friends vanish, and she discovers that she is the Maiden Guardian--a job that no one can prepare for. Linnet must set out through the Door in the Owlstones on Hootcat Hill into the unknown. Old...

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PUBLISHED: Jun.01.2007

Coll the Storyteller's Tales of Enchantment

Coll the young bard has a vision of danger and a mysterious high green hill. So on the morning after Wintereve he and his cheeky raven, Branwen sail away from his home far in the north of Alba (that’s Scotland now) on a quest to find the hill and rescue the thirteen Treasures of Britain. Who will help him? Will the gods be on his side? And how will he escape the fierce raiders...

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PUBLISHED: May.01.2007

King Ocean's Flute

Paulo the shepherd boy drives his family mad with his humming, so his grandfather gives him an old flute to distract him. But oh dear! His playing is really terrible and all his sheep run away. Luckily, Paulo is helped out by all the animals, birds and insects in the meadows he loves, and soon he is so confident that he challenges King Ocean himself to a contest. King Ocean is...

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PUBLISHED: Oct.01.2002

Atticus the Storyteller's 100 Greek Myths

Shortlisted for 2004 BBC Blue Peter Book Awards Atticus the storyteller leaves his home in Crete and sets out on an epic journey round Greece with Melissa, his faithful donkey. His destination is the competition that takes place at the great Storytelling Festival at Troy. On the way he visits all the places where the stories actually happened, and retells the tales of Theseus and...

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Apr.28.2011 - 7:04 am

The Royal Wedding Revelations - EXCLUSIVE INSIDER VIEW!

I'm not talking about THIS Royal Wedding, of course. I'm talking about the one on 29th July 1981. The one where William's parents tied the knot. It's quite a long piece--but...

Mar.22.2011 - 8:31 am

My Hero From Another Age

I don't remember when I first knew about my heroine, Hildegarde of Bingen, but it seems as if she's been lurking on the edges of my life forever. Perhaps I met her in the pages...

Mar.01.2011 - 9:28 am

Martin Amis - The Article that Started it All

I wrote this article originally for the British children's writing blog An Awfully Big Blog Adventure. It created quite a stir globally...so I thought Redroom readers should have...

Sep.30.2010 - 6:08 am

Roses From Dark Places - Banned Books Week (Continued)

Sometimes, just sometimes, good comes out of bad. Since I wrote my last post I have been overwhelmed by the responses I have received on a personal level, both from the book...

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Mar.02.2011 - 3:52 am

In response to: Martin Amis - The Article that Started it All

'Insufferable bore'...

just about sums him up, Barb, so yes, you can say that. But then, he's probably saying it about me too.... Lucy

Sep.28.2010 - 10:10 am

In response to: Can't You Hear Me? Then I'll Speak Louder - Banned Books Week 2010

Book Banning

Thank you for your support, David. I really appreciate your taking the time to comment. You are quite right--banning...

Sep.27.2010 - 11:26 am

In response to: Web Speaks Loudly Against Book Bans

The importance of Speak

Thanks for this, Catherine. It was incredibly useful to have all those links to refer to. Much appreciated. Lucy Coats

Sep.11.2009 - 9:35 am

In response to: Keeping Silent

Voluble silence

Thank you, Farzana. I like 'voluble silence' very much--a good phrase and one I shall remember. And yes, glass or gem...

Sep.01.2009 - 11:16 am

In response to: A Sequel by Someone Else?

Sequel or Prequel

Have just been told it may be a prequel--it's not at all clear in the blurb. Will have to wait till it arrives, and...

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Mar.19.2009

Hootcat Hill

Published by Bookwitch Blog

The badger sent me’, says Linnet’s friend Petroc by way of explanation, when he turns up unexpectedly in the middle of Lucy Coats’s book Hootcat Hill. I just can’t resist a line...

About Lucy

I was born in Basingstoke, UK, and later went to Edinburgh University where I graduated with an MA in English Literature and Ancient History. I worked as a children’s book editor in London and New York, before becoming a full-time children’s author. I am...

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I have a houseful of 10,000 books. Favourites are subjective dependent on the day and hour and mood. But Tolkien's Lord of the Rings fits at most times.

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