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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#booksky💙📚 It's time! Crooks and Nannies books now have their own @instagram account! So why not give us a follow for silly, slimy fun - perfect for #keystagetwo reluctant and newly confident readers! @candyjarbooks.bsky.social #chrismcguireauthor #literacy #crooksandnanniesbooks

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The N.A.U.G.H.T.Y (Nannies Against Underworld Gangsters, Hoodlums, Tyrants and Yobs) secret agents are back in Crooks and Nannies Too, by @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by Martin Baines. [1/4] #BookSky #BookPost #ChildrensBooks #FunReads

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Kirsten Allen (@kidsstoryworld) @kidsstoryworld.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Other authors to check out: @garypanton.co.uk @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social Jack Meggitt Phillips Love all of these series! Also just listening to Lockett & series by Lucy Strange. So many incredible books out there!!

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

www.waterstones.com/book/crooks-... #booksky💙📚 26.11.26 Crooks and Nannies will return... And boy, is it going to be messy! #crooksandnannies #keystagetwo #kidsbooks #slime #chrismcguireauthor @candyjarbooks.bsky.social

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#booksky💙📚 I'm thrilled to be part of #thebeyondcomic a hilarious collection of comic strips from some very talented artists and writers - the type of thing your kids will love and you'll probably sneak off for a cheeky read yourself! Getting a subscription is so easy!!! www.thebeyondcomic.co.uk

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#booksky💙📚 The reviews for #CrooksandNanniesToo keep coming in! People love its slimy silliness! Isn't it time you got a copy for the KS2 reader in your life? #crooksandnannies #kidsbooks #reluctantreaders #reviews www.waterstones.com/book/crooks-...

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#booksky💙📚A new school year means a busy time for me, with events in schools and libraries and start the run up to Crooks and Nannies book 3! The new book is out in Nov and called "Beyond the Gravy" #crooksandnannies #crooksandnanniestoo #crooksandnanniesbeyondthegravy #chrismcguireauthor #literacy

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Have you checked out #thebeyondcomic yet? You really should you know it's a hilarious read for kids. Packed full of stuff kids will love! Get your subscription today! #thebeyond #literacy #reading #ukkidscomic

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#Booksky 💙📚 Thanks to everyone who came to "How to write for children" at #ExeterLibrary last night. If you'd like me to do an author visit at your school or talk at an event do get in touch. #kidsbooks #kidsauthor #authorevent #exeterlibrary #devonauthor

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Tim Gambrell @mrbrell.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Always such a thrill when a copy of my newest book arrives. I hope this feeling never fades. UNIT: The Vaughn Supremacy (ltd edition hardback & paperback), and The Benton Files VII (by @rubycosmos.bsky.social & James Middleditch), out now from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social 🥳

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Tim Gambrell @mrbrell.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

How to write for children: three authors, three approaches. Thursday 10th September, 17:30-19:00 at Exeter Library. Tickets £5. Featuring @candyjarbooks.bsky.social authors @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social, Peta Hands, and me. Please do come along if you have an interest in writing for children.

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#booksky 💙📚 Teachers! Listen up! I'd love to do a session on Supercrooks, slime and silliness at your school! Ideal for KS2 it's all about getting kids excited about reading for pleasure-and catching the reading bug! Get in touch! @candyjarbooks.bsky.social #teachers #books #authorvisit #kidsbooks

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

#booksky📚💙 How to write for children: Three authors, three approaches. Don't miss this #ExeterLibrary event on Thursday 10th Sept. South West kids' authors #chrismcguire #timgambrell and #petahands will be discussing their writing for children. #exeter #exeterlibrary #devonwriters #kidsbooks

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#booksky 💙📚 It's time to do some #CrooksandNanniesToo colouring in - using the AMAZING illustrations drawn by Martin Baines. Do get in touch if you're looking for an author to come and talk at your school, library or event! Together we'll get kids reading! #literacy #schools #teachers #authorevents

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#booksky💙📚BRILLIANT session today at Exmouth library - Supercrooks, slime and silliness! It was great to see so many people - with their designs for Supercrooks and suggestions on who they'd like to see slimed! Thanks to all who came along! #crooksandnanniestoo #exmouth #slime #devon

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Looking forward to taking part in this session: 'How to write for children: Three authors. Three approaches! I'll be discussing how ‘reading shouldn't feel like eating your greens!' @exeterlibrary.bsky.social at 1730 on Sept 10th. #exeter #literacy #devon #kidsbooks

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#booksky 📚💙 This Friday at 2pm Exmouth library will be the place to discuss super crooks, slime and silliness. It'll be great session where we design our own villains, decide who we'd like to slime and enjoy some very silly stories. For kids 7+. #crooksandnanniestoo #slime #kidsbooks #exmouth #devon

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

#booksky 💙📚 "A brilliantly silly event with Exmouth author Chris McGuire, creator of the Crooks and Nannies series. Chris will explore what makes people laugh and children can dream up their own spectacularly silly Supercrook plans. #literacy #devon www.librariesunlimited.org.uk/event/meet-a...

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Meet author Chris McGuire and find out if you could be a supercrook! - Libraries Unlimited

A brilliantly silly event with Exmouth author Chris McGuire, creator <a href="https://www.librariesunlimited.org.uk/event/meet-author-chris-mcguire-and-find-out-if-you-could-be-a-supercrook/"> [...]</...

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

#booksky 📚💙 Brilliant to chat to #neilcaddy on #bbcdevon today talking about literacy and getting kids reading. Have a listen on bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zjmm from 44:00. #kidsbooks #crooksandnanniestoo #literacy #devon

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#booksky 💙📚 If your kids love slime and silliness then get them - #CrooksandNanniesToo! It’s designed for reluctant and newly confident readers 7+ and it’s full of purple slime - as I found out! #slime #literacy #kidsbooks Thanks to David Taylor for filming duties! @candyjarbooks.bsky.social

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

#booksky 💙📚 At 2pm on the 21st of August I'll be at #ExmouthLibrary talking about super-crooks, slime and silliness. This free event’s about what makes a great story and we'll try and come up with some new tales together! #exmouthlibrary #exmouth #devonauthor #crooksandnanniestoo #chrismcguireauthor

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

#booksky 📚💙 Slime! It's everywhere! Crooks and Nannies: A NAUGHTY beginning... is overflowing in banana-flavoured memory erasing slime - as I found out! Parents- if you want your kids to catch the reading bug this is for you! #crooksandnannies #Slime #literacy #gunge #kidsauthor amzn.eu/d/0bb7WlGF

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

#booksky💙📚 Are you worried your kid spends too long on screens and not long enough reading actual books! The solution is here #crooksandnanniestoo The latest in the #crooksandnannies series that’ll help your kid catch the reading bug! @candyjarbooks.bsky.social #slime #literacy #chrismcguireauthor

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

#booksky 💙📚 Parents! Here's the 3 things you need to know about #crooksandnanniestoo - the hilarious new book for reluctant and newly confident readers! It's slimy and very silly and it's out now! #kidsbooks #literacy #slime #chrismcguireauthor @candyjarbooks.bsky.social

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

#booksky 💙📚 Parents! Are you looking for a hilarious book for your reluctant or newly confident reader? You need #crooksandnanniestoo - it's designed with them in mind. Catch the reading bug today! amzn.eu/d/0aZuB3gq #Slime #literacy #kidsbooks #kidsauthor @candyjarbooks.bsky.social

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#booksky 💙📚 Thrilled that my piece "Reading shouldn't feel like eating your greens" is in @scotsman.com today. It's so important to get kids, especially boys reading for pleasure. There's still time to head out and get your copy! #thescotsman #literacy #crooksandnanniestoo #kidsbooks #slime

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

#booksky 📚💙 Why not buy kids one of the book series you see everywhere? You’d miss out on British humour, that appeals to parents and kids, and the fuzzy feeling that comes from supporting new talent! Crooks and Nannies Too is out now. #crooksandnanniestoo #kidsbooks #buybritish #parenting #wimpykid

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

#booksky 💙📚 "For kids, reading shouldn't feel like eating your greens!" #CrooksandNanniesToo I'm keen to get kids reading and have the debate about what will encourage our young people to catch the reading bug. #journorequest anyone interested in my perspective- please do get in touch. #kidsbooks

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

#booksky 📚💙 Is there a newly confident reader in your life? If so, they’ll love #crooksandnanniestoo the latest book in the slimy, silly and NAUGHTY series from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social amzn.eu/d/0dlGfHYJ

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Heat is On and the Slime Sequel is out! Designed to get young readers to catch the reading bug, it's the funniest, slimiest, silliness book out there - and your kids will love it! @candyjarbooks.bsky.social #crooksandnanniestoo #blackpooltower #kidsbooks #slime #toofunny

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Kirsten Allen (@kidsstoryworld) @kidsstoryworld.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Managed to write not one but TWO articles for the blog. Including Q&A with @whatsfsaid.bsky.social And Book Battle with fab @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social coming soon! The kind support for my first proper Substack was 🥹 Part 2 incoming hopefully today 🤗💕 open.substack.com/pub/kidsstor...

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Part 1: Mind The Silent Gap

The disconnect nobody wants to talk about in children’s publishing…

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A huge thank you to Leah and Hannah from #indiechildrensauthornetwork for the lovely things they said about #CrooksanndNannies in their amazing podcast "We wrote a book, now what?" It's available on YouTube now! #kidsbooks #indiechildrensauthornetwork #podcast #slime amzn.eu/d/0hTHyflQ 💙📚 #booksky

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Parents you may regret buying these books for your kids. #crooksandnannies and #crooksandnanniestoo the #slimesequel are hilariously funny and very naughty. In fact, your kids may prefer reading them than spending time with you!! #result #kidsbooks Preorder today! amzn.eu/d/0bJ5axtl 💙📚 #booksky

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The big news is breaking! The slime sequel is out next month! The long awaited follow up to the hilarious Crooks and Nannies is funnier and slimier than the original! We'll be revealing the Crooks and Nannies Too cover soon! 💙 📚 #booksky #crooksandnanniestoo #slimesequel @candyjarbooks.bsky.social

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Kirsten Allen (@kidsstoryworld) @kidsstoryworld.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Lots of things!!! Love hearing about parents sharing books with kids and got to blog this Q&A and another Battle of The Books on the way 👀with another family and @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social 🥳 kidsstoryworld.org/2026/05/05/m...

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🗺️✨Our Story!

Well… this blog post is coming waaaaaaaay later than I intended. Between family life and trying to get my iron levels back up, I am not sure they have ever been “normal”, things have been a bit of …

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

My name's not Brian! It's Chris McGuire and I'm the writer of the silly and slimy, extremely naughty extravaganza that is Crooks and Nannies- it's out now. #crooksandnannies #slime #chrismcguire #kidsauthor #ukauthor @candyjarbooks.bsky.social #booksky 📚💙

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I’ve done it! I’ve cracked the key to happiness! 💙📚 #booksky #lifehack #kidsauthor #advice

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I think we'd all agree that l've become a social media phenomenon. So, as the world stops to find more about my latest billion-selling book, I thought it was time to give something back. l've got an amazing offer for my 10,000th follower. #kidsbooks #crooksandnannies #booksky 💙📚

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

#parentreviews #booksky 💙📚 #crooksandnannies #kidsbooks #funny As an author I can tell you how amazing Crooks and Nannies is - but what you need is reviews from the readers, kids and parents! Thing is they love this silly, slimy books. Take a look! It out now from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

💙📚 #Booksky Sometimes it needs quite a different book to get your reluctant reader started on their reading journey! Crooks and Nannies is that book! It's naughty, silly and slimy! They'll love it and be laughing till teatime! #crooksandnannies #parentinghacks #funny #kidsbooks #slime

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

#crooksandnannies #kidsbooks #slime #parenting #parentinghacks 💙📚 #booksky Parents! Looking for a book to get your kids reading? Filled with slime and silliness- Crooks and Nannies from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social is what you need to help your kids to catch the reading bug! It's by Chris McGuire.

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