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The Ripple Effect (Malorie Blackman)

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A year long celebration for the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who!

The seventh instalment in a sensational series of stories celebrating the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who is written by Malorie Blackman, the new Children’s Laureate and author of the much acclaimed Noughts and Crosses series.

When the TARDIS lands on Skaro, the Seventh Doctor and Ace are shocked to discover the planet has become the universal centre of learning, populated by a race of peace-loving Daleks. Ever suspicious of his archenemies’ motives, the Doctor learns of a threat that could literally tear the universe apart…

Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi TV show in the world and celebrates its 50th anniversary on 23rd November 2013. To celebrate, Puffin – in partnership with BBC Worldwide – is publishing an exclusive series of eleven ebook short stories each based on one of the Eleven Doctors, priced at £1.99 and released on the 23rd of each month from January to November 2013. Each story is written by a different author, bringing together some of the most exciting names in children’s fiction, from commercial blockbusters to literary award-winners. These authors will each bring their own interpretation and reimagining of their chosen Doctor to create a unique Doctor Who adventure in their own inimitable style.

Following on from short stories
by Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Patrick Ness and Richelle Mead, Puffin is thrilled that the new Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman has written the seventh adventure in the series, based on the Seventh Doctor played by Sylvester McCoy.TheRippleEffect-mMalorie Blackman commented: ‘I have always loved Doctor Who – from the time I was a child and the Daleks used to make me run and hide behind the sofa, to Saturday morning pictures when I first saw the Doctor Who films featuring Peter Cushing, right up to the current Doctor with Matt Smith. So when I was asked to write a Doctor Who story featuring the seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, I didn’t even need to pause to think about it. My answer was an immediate yes. I’ve always found Sylvester McCoy’s Doctor fascinating because of the way his character developed from a bit of a clown to a Doctor with a more Machiavellian streak. In my story, the Doctor’s actions are responsible for a universal catastrophe which forces him to face up to his own fears and prejudices.

About Malorie Blackman:

Malorie Blackman has written over fifty books, including the much acclaimed Noughts & Crosses, and is acknowledged as one of today’s most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her work, including the Red House Children’s Book Award and the Fantastic Fiction Award. Malorie has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. In 2005 she was honoured ith the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her contribution to children’s books, and in 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children’s literature. She has been described by The Times as ‘a national treasure’. Malorie Blackman, has succeeded Julia Donaldson as the Children’s Laureate for 2013-2015.


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4 comments

  • dalek galt

    July 17th, 2013 - 8:38pm

    sounds good

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  • trenzalore

    July 3rd, 2013 - 4:21pm

    somehow I can’t imagine Malorie Blackman watching or writing a doctor who episode 😆 I’m sure it will be great, read a few of her books and they are all brilliant 🙂

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  • videogamemad00

    July 3rd, 2013 - 4:15pm

    First person I recognised the name of straight away.

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  • matparks08

    July 3rd, 2013 - 11:06am

    Peace loving daleks? Don’t trust them Professor! Even if they offer you a cup of tea!

    Reply

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