Children's authors don't talk down or patronise their younger readers. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes author child patronise
People try to glorify war, particularly those who aren't actually fighting in them. People tend to make heroes of those who are fighting in them. John Boyne fightglorifyhero Change image and share on social
Unless you're very boring, I think most people who've lived long enough have something in their past which will never go away. John Boyne borehavelive Change image and share on social
It's a wonderful thing to write for children. John Boyne childthingwonderful Change image and share on social
Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally. Ken Hill authorcommoncomposer Change image and share on social
When patronised, I'm unfortunately more flight than fight. Perhaps it's because I actually feel quite wounded. Stella Young feelfightflight Change image and share on social
As a young child my attention span was, as I remember it, rather short. Michael Morpurgo attentionchildremember Change image and share on social
