John Dougherty

 
 

Niteracy Hour was published in 2005, and was shortlisted for both the Nottingham Children’s Book Award 2006 and the Coventry Raring 2 Read Award 2008.

"About the enchantment of good stories and the pleasures of infestation." Jan Mark in TES

“It's a great example of the quirky humour young readers enjoy and the range of characters is very entertaining... really does draw a reader in. Highly recommended. ” www.childrensbooksireland.com*http://www.childrensbooksireland.com/shapeimage_2_link_0
“We couldn't resist including this book as it's so funny.” www.wordpool.co.ukhttp://www.wordpool.co.uk/shapeimage_4_link_0

Nice things people said about Niteracy Hour:

An appealing combination of imagination, gross-out factor, classroom drama and humour... Young, confident readers will be delighted with this very “lousy” adventure and eager for a future sequel." Armadillo magazinehttp://www.armadillomagazine.com/shapeimage_5_link_0

*Children's Books Ireland is the national children's book organization of Ireland. Niteracy Hour was selected as the editor’s choice in the 2005 children’s book festival recommended reading guide, age five to eight category

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