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Picking just three books is tough! I will choose three great ‘classics’ that don’t get much of a mention today. Firstly, I would put forward Smith (or anything else) by Leon Garfield. He was a great author, bringing historical periods to life with interesting characters and exciting adventures. Secondly, I would suggest Eight Days of Luke by [[:Category:Diana Wynne Jones|Diana Wynne Jones]], which combines the problems of a modern child with ancient mythology (before [[:Category:Rick Riordan|Rick Riordan]] did it). I love the fact that Diana Wynne Jones is still writing and publishing. Thirdly, I would recommend [[Marianne Dreams by Catherine Storr|Marianne Dreams]] which scared me as much as Dr Who when I read it as a child.

AH: The story definitely comes first – although I do tend to ‘play’ it in my head like a film which makes the places and characters quite vivid for me. It can then be frustrating trying to match the faces I ‘see’ with my ability with a pencil! My children have been very patient modelling for me. I am not a trained artist but I did study it to ‘A’ level and keep it up as a hobby.