Author Archives: Christine Babbs

Kate’s Soul Beach trilogy caused a stir here at Liberton and Kate very kindly offered to answer questions from some of our very keen S2 readers.   How many books have you written? I’ve written 3 books for teenagers – … Continue reading →

  I would have to admit that reading did not come easily to me in my youth. I struggled to remain focussed throughout Standard Grade and Higher English texts. My thoughts would often drift off to who Aberdeen were playing … Continue reading →

So I say thank you for the book tips I’d like to use my first post on ‘books on the brain’ to say an open thank you to all of the people who’ve told me about the books they love.  … Continue reading →

After school I didn’t have any ideas for this blog so my Mum said “Why don’t you do it on your first book” My first book was called “Can’t You Sleep Dotty?” by Tim Warnes and my parents started reading … Continue reading →

I like reading because it’s relaxing.  My favourite author is Jaqueline Wilson because of her style.  I enjoy when she writes in a fantasy land because of the description she gives!    When I was younger I hated reading until … Continue reading →

Book Week is a great opportunity to celebrate both books and the authors who write them.  Each year Book Week is themed, the theme this year is Science Fiction.  An example of science fiction is Dr Who, which is also … Continue reading →

Top 5 Young Adult Books This list shows off what I think are the best of the young adult books I’ve been reading recently. Paper Aeroplanes – Dawn O’Porter Paper Aeroplanes is the story of fifteen year old Renee and … Continue reading →

Recently I have heard that J.K.Rowling has agreed to make more Harry Potter films, it is a prequel to the series featuring Newt Scamander, the man who wrote “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”. I am happy (since I am a … Continue reading →

  As a writer, Inspiration is very important to me. Many writers think inspiration is the most important thing about writing, that without inspiration, writing is nothing. I however, think of inspiration as important but not the most important. It … Continue reading →

I’m certain that everyone who has read the CHERUB series would agree with me. It’s probably the most exciting thing a teenager could do. Getting to go on missions and fight crime with the amazing karate skills they’ve armed you … Continue reading →