"The narrator reminds me of a young Chris Packham, watching the songbirds through his binoculars.”This Amazon review has made my day! #TheSongbirdArmy is often picked by birdwatchers looking for stories to share with their children.
#UKBirding #BritishBirds #UKNature #Birdwatching #BirdingCommunity

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10, Do you have any writing advice or tips you’d like to share? @juliathumwrites.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheSongbirdArmy

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9, Can you tell us anything about what you’re currently working on? @juliathumwrites.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheSongbirdArmy

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8, Do you have any writing rituals or a favourite place to write? @juliathumwrites.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheSongbirdArmy

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7, Are you a plotter or pantser? @juliathumwrites.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheSongbirdArmy

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6, If you could be any garden bird for a day, which would you choose? @juliathumwrites.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheSongbirdArmy

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5, Do any of the birds in The Songbird Army reflect traits seen in specific species of birds? @juliathumwrites.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheSongbirdArmy

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4, I love the artwork, you work with your daughter, on the artwork - what is your creative process together like? @juliathumwrites.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheSongbirdArmy

Yes! Although #TheSongbirdArmy is obviously a magical adventure, I was determined all the birds mannerisms, nesting habits, flight patterns, diets, songs and so forth should be totally correct. (tbc)

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3, Did you need to research anything for The Songbird Army? @juliathumwrites.bsky.social #ukteenchat #TheSongbirdArmy

Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 16th Dec 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @juliathumwrites.bsky.social who will be chatting all about her lower MG - The Songbird Army 🐦 All welcome to come along and join in the chat 🙂
#TheSongbirdArmy #kidlit #MG #writerslife #WritingCommunity

The Songbird Army by Julia Blackburn Review - Young Page Turners The Songbird Army is a heartwarming adventure for middle-grade readers about standing up to bullies, the power of courage and friendship.

“A powerful message: kindness, courage and unity can drown out even the loudest bullies.”
I am thrilled with this review of #TheSongbirdArmy
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#AntiBullying
#StopBullying
#BeKind
#ChooseKindness
#WellbeingInSchools
#Safeguarding
#StandUpToBullies

I am delighted with this review of #TheSongbirdArmy by the fabulous @lindasbookbag.bsky.social.