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We are based at High Spen, in Gateshead - part of High Spen Community Arts (at 7-9 Ramsay Street High Spen, Newcastle upon Tyne NE39 2EL).

My name is Lynn Huggins - Cooper, and I have been a full time writer for 16 years. I have over 300 books in print, ranging from educational books for children, to novels and self-help books for adults. I have been a columnist for the Times Educational Supplement, and have written for national publications such as Prima magazine and The Independent newspaper.

My latest book is One Boy's War, a picture book for Frances Lincoln. It is currently part of an exhibition at The Imperial War Museum in London - due to transfer to IWM North in Manchester next year - then on to Seven Stories in Newcastle!


Review from The Bookseller:
A poignant tale based on the true story of a child ensnared in the First World War. Told in epistolary form, the book highlights the socio-history of the period, evoking trench life to chilling effect.

Though the history section shelves are groaning with world war titles, find room for this indictment of the First World War through the eyes of a 16 -year-old volunteer. 'I never thought it would be like this,' he writes, and the soft illustrations set the grim scene.

More reviews:

5 stars - A heart wrenching tale based on the true story of a child fighting in the First World War.  www.bettybookmark.co.uk

Although it is in picture book, 'One Boy's War' is no fairytale. The atmospheric, well-structured story rounds off with a twist that will stay with the reader for a long time. This account of how things really were in the so-called Great War is a thought provoking read for young teens.

Irish Examiner