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Thomas Rippon

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I'm an English children's writer living in France. Fairytales and folklore, spooky and superstitious, the deep dark woods... Let the wild rumpus start!

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Thomas Rippon's Offprint

Thomas Rippon's OffprintOct 24, 2026

Review: Wild Things by Bruce Handy

Handy shines a warm light on the world of children’s literature but hardly sets it on fire.

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Thomas Rippon's Offprint

Thomas Rippon's OffprintOct 20, 2026

Don't believe one word

Next time you check the dictionary, check a second one just to be sure.

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Thomas Rippon's Offprint

Thomas Rippon's OffprintOct 15, 2026

Review: The Wolves of Willougby Chase by Joan Aiken

A tale of adults’ cruelty and indifference told with incredible care.

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Thomas Rippon's Offprint

Thomas Rippon's OffprintOct 12, 2026

Review: The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs

An atmospheric gothic tale that uses the extraordinary to do what it does best – explore the ordinary.