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Ewa Jozefkowicz

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Ewa Jozefkowicz grew up in Ealing, and studied English Literature at UCL. Her debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief, published by Zephyr in 2018, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. She has written four further middle-grade novels, most recently The Dragon in the Bookshop, a fantasy adventure story with a deep soul, inspired by personal memories.About The Dragon in the BookshopAn old Polish city fizzes with fear. The townsfolk are at the mercy of a dragon who lurks in the cave below the castle... Konrad's dad always used to say, 'There is a character in a book somewhere that matches you almost entirely. It's just a matter of finding them'. Konrad never expected the 'finding' to involve stepping right into a story, and he never expected his dad not to be there with him. After his dad's death, Konrad stops speaking.Not a word at home or school as the year rolls by. But that begins to change when he meets Maya on the beach he loved to explore with Dad. She doesn't mind his silence. It gives her a chance to be heard because at home, no one seems to notice her. When the pair go on a last visit to Konrad's family bookshop before it's sold, they soon get lost in the pages of Konrad's favourite book of folk tales. Whisked back in time to quest with a dragon, they must find themselves and their voices, as well as a happy end to the story in the book and in real life.Support the showThank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. And if you are interested in the books we have featured, purchasing from our online bookshop Bestbooksforschools.comIn the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. It is produced by Alison Hughes.Follow us on Youtube for more author events YouTube.com/@nikkigamble1For general news and updates, follow us on Twitter @imaginecentreFull details about the range of services we provide can be found on our website www.justimagine.co.uk

Ewa Jozefkowicz grew up in Ealing, and studied English Literature at UCL. Her debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief, published by Zephyr in 2018, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. She has written four further middle-grade novels, most recently The Dragon in the Bookshop, a fantasy adventure story with a deep soul, inspired by personal memories. About<a href="https://www.bestbooksforschools.com/products/the-dragon-in-the-booksho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Dragon in the Bookshop</a> An old Polish city fizzes with fear. The townsfolk are at the mercy of a dragon who lurks in the cave below the castle... Konrad's dad always used to say, 'There is a character in a book somewhere that matches you almost entirely. It's just a matter of finding them'.  Konrad never expected the 'finding' to involve stepping right into a story, and he never expected his dad not to be there with him. After his dad's death, Konrad stops speaking. Not a word at home or school as the year rolls by. But that begins to change when he meets Maya on the beach he loved to explore with Dad. She doesn't mind his silence. It gives her a chance to be heard because at home, no one seems to notice her.  When the pair go on a last visit to Konrad's family bookshop before it's sold, they soon get lost in the pages of Konrad's favourite book of folk tales. Whisked back in time to quest with a dragon, they must find themselves and their voices, as well as a happy end to the story in the book and in real life.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/readingcorner" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. And if you are interested in the books we have featured, purchasing from our online bookshop <a href="http://Bestbooksforschools.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bestbooksforschools.com</a> In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. It is produced by Alison Hughes. Follow us on Youtube for more author events <a href="http://YouTube.com/@nikkigamble1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/@nikkigamble1</a> For general news and updates, follow us on Twitter @imaginecentre Full details about the range of services we provide can be found on our website <a href="http://www.justimagine.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.justimagine.co.uk</a>

Ewa Jozefkowicz - The Dragon in the Bookshop

Ewa Jozefkowicz's latest book is simply delicious. The Cooking Club Detectives covers some serious territory such as food poverty and adult depression, but it deals with the subjects lightly in a story full of hope, where children have agency and take positive action.  And as you will gather from the title, there's a mystery to be solved too. I invited Ewa In The Reading Corner to help me sort out the ingredients in this culinary delight.About The Cooking Club DetectivesMeet Erin, her puppy Sausage and friends as they swap recipes and pots for clues and culprits and try to solve the mystery of why their cookery club is closing and save it for everyone. The fourth middle-grade book from author Ewa Jozefkowicz about family, friendship and self-discovery, touching on themes of food poverty and online bullying. Skipton House Community Centre may look ramshackle, but it is soon at the heart of Erin's life - especially the cooking club. When the building is suddenly threatened with closure, Erin and her new friends, Tanya, Frixos, and Sam, form The Cooking Club Detectives.Can they, and their four-legged assistant, Sausage, uncover who the mystery culprit is and save Skipton?A beautifully observed story about the power of food and the importance of community.Support the showThank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. And if you are interested in the books we have featured, purchasing from our online bookshop Bestbooksforschools.comIn the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. It is produced by Alison Hughes.Follow us on Youtube for more author events YouTube.com/@nikkigamble1For general news and updates, follow us on Twitter @imaginecentreFull details about the range of services we provide can be found on our website www.justimagine.co.uk

Ewa Jozefkowicz's latest book is simply delicious. The Cooking Club Detectives covers some serious territory such as food poverty and adult depression, but it deals with the subjects lightly in a story full of hope, where children have agency and take positive action.  And as you will gather from the title, there's a mystery to be solved too. I invited Ewa In The Reading Corner to help me sort out the ingredients in this culinary delight. About The Cooking Club Detectives Meet Erin, her puppy Sausage and friends as they swap recipes and pots for clues and culprits and try to solve the mystery of why their cookery club is closing and save it for everyone. The fourth middle-grade book from author Ewa Jozefkowicz about family, friendship and self-discovery, touching on themes of food poverty and online bullying.  Skipton House Community Centre may look ramshackle, but it is soon at the heart of Erin's life - especially the cooking club. When the building is suddenly threatened with closure, Erin and her new friends, Tanya, Frixos, and Sam, form The Cooking Club Detectives. Can they, and their four-legged assistant, Sausage, uncover who the mystery culprit is and save Skipton?A beautifully observed story about the power of food and the importance of community.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/readingcorner" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. And if you are interested in the books we have featured, purchasing from our online bookshop <a href="http://Bestbooksforschools.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bestbooksforschools.com</a> In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. It is produced by Alison Hughes. Follow us on Youtube for more author events <a href="http://YouTube.com/@nikkigamble1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube.com/@nikkigamble1</a> For general news and updates, follow us on Twitter @imaginecentre Full details about the range of services we provide can be found on our website <a href="http://www.justimagine.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.justimagine.co.uk</a>

Ewa Jozefkowicz - The Cooking Club Detectives

In this interview, Ewa Josefkowicz talks to Nikki Gamble about her novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief and how books can support children's mental health.

In this interview, Ewa Josefkowicz talks to Nikki Gamble about her novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief and how books can support children's mental health.