Francesca Simon Gold Blue Peter Badge

Francesca Simon awarded Gold Blue Peter badge

Francesca was awarded a gold Blue Peter badge for inspiring children. See the press release on the BBC website

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Francesca Simon is the most borrowed author in Ireland.
Francesca Simon is the most borrowed author in Ireland for the 13th month in a row.

Francesca Simon's new book tour signings
Francesca will be appearing at bookshops all over the UK to sign copies of the last Horrid Henry book, Horrid Henry Rocks.

Horrid Henry actor records Spider School
Steven Butler, who starred as Horrid Henry on stage, reads Francesca's new Early Reader, out in September.

Horrid 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.

Edinburgh International Literary Festival
Francesca will be appearing at the Edinburgh International Literary Festival in August 2010

Francesca'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.