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Horrid Henry's Nightmare published in June 2013. The latest Horrid Henry book from Francesca Simon called Horrid Henry's Nightmare is out in June 2013. Don't forget to pick it up! » moreWorld Book Day with Francesca Simon Francesca Simon appeared on World book Day video. She explains how to use words to bring characters to life, a talk on World Book Day. » moreStorycraft on World Book Day Watch the videos by Francesca Simon and other amazing authors sharing top tips on creating brilliant stories. » moreHorrid Henry actor publishes new Wrong Pong book Steven Butler's fourth Wrong Pong book, "Singin' in the Drain," has just been published. » morePop Up Festival of Stories makes a noise about children's books Horrid Henry author Francesca Simon will be talking about her new novel The Sleeping Army as well as Horrid Henry's Monster Movie » moreFrancesca Simon's The Sleeping Army is Mumsnet's first Book of the Month. Brand new Mumsnet children's book club - May children's book of the month: The Sleeping Army by Francesca Simon » moreHORRID HENRY'S MONSTER MOVIE to be published May 24th HORRID HENRY'S MONSTER MOVIE to be published May 24th » moreFrancesca Simon offers a few writing tips. Francesca Simon offers advice on how you can become a writer. » moreInterview with Authors Live and a sneak preview in to new Horrid Henry book Interview with Authors Live and a sneak preview in to new Horrid Henry book » moreFrancesca Simon to appear live over the internet on World Book Day (1st March 2012) Francesca Simon to appear live over the internet on World Book Day (1st March 2012) » moreSunday 25th March, 4pm. Norse Code: Writers Inspired by Norse Myths and Legends Three celebrated authors discuss the Norse influences on their work. Francesca Simon's comical adventure The Sleeping Army explores what Britain would be like if we still worshipped Norse gods today. » moreThe chess pieces that inspired Horrid Henry author The author of Horrid Henry talks about how she created her latest book 'The Sleeping Army', one of The Daily Telegraph's Children's books of the year. » moreImagine Children's Festival - Buy tickets - Francesca Simon reading her New Book Part of the Imagine Children's Festival in London, at the Southbank is Francesca Simon, bestselling author of the Horrid Henry series, reads from her new book The Sleeping Army. » moreThe Sleeping Army by Francesca Simon - review The Guardian - Tony Bradman reviews The Sleeping Army by Francesca Simon. » moreFrancesca Simon handles the Lewis Chessmen Video with Francesca Simon handles the Lewis Chessmen of the new book "The Sleeping Army". » moreFrancesca Simon's Desert Island Discs on the BBC iPlayer Children's author Francesca Simon is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. » moreVIDEOS: Francesca Simon talks about her New Book & Francesca reads from her New Book: The Sleeping Army Francesca Simon talks about her new book, The Sleeping Army. Horrid Henry author Francesca Simon goes to the British Museum, where her new book, The Sleeping Army, is set, and talks about the 'magical' chess set that inspired the fantastic new adventure. » moreFrancesca Simon is launching her new book at Edinburgh International Book Festival Edinburgh International Book Festival/NMS event that will see Francesca Simon, author of the fantastic Horrid Henry books, launching her new children's book The Sleeping Army. » moreFrancesca Simon at Manchester Literature Festival October 2011 Creator of the hugely popular Horrid Henry series, best-selling author Francesca Simon launches an exciting new novel for children, The Sleeping Army. It tells the story of Freya, an ordinary girl living in modern Britain with a twist: people still worship the Viking gods. » moreWord Up! Festival The Sleeping Army Event The Guardian Children's Website will be hosting an exclusive film of Francesca talking at the British Museum and also her reading from the book. » moreFrancesca Simon on ITV Day Break: Tips on How to Write Francesca Simon appears on ITV show Day Break to tell anyone trying to write - tips on writing. » moreHorrid Henry's favourite book published Steven Butler's The Wrong Pong, about a timid boy who gets snatched down the loo by trolls, is out now!
» moreHorrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire New Horrid Henry story book out in September 2011 » moreThe Sleeping Army, about the Norse myths and the Lewis Chessmen, published in 2011 The Sleeping Army, Francesca Simon's new novel for older children, will be published in October 2011. » moreFrancesca Simon is the most borrowed author in Ireland. Francesca Simon is the most borrowed author in Ireland for the 13th month in a row. » moreHorrid Henry actor records Spider School Steven Butler, who starred as Horrid Henry on stage, reads Francesca's new Early Reader, out in September. » moreHorrid Henry makes the jump to the big screen The live action film, featuring Henry and fellow Purple Hand Gang members, will be directed by Nick Moore, whose credits include teen movie Wild Child. » moreEdinburgh International Literary Festival Francesca will be appearing at the Edinburgh International Literary Festival in August 2010 » moreFrancesca's book borrowed from the library nearly 65,000 times Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend was the most borrowed children's book last year! Francesca was also also one of the top five (adult and children) most borrowed authors last year.
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