Make a tornado in a bottle
16 April 2025
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If there is anything we know for sure at AQUILA HQ, it’s that books (and magazines) can revolutionise your outlook on the world. With that in mind, we asked our favourite poets, authors, comedians, and most excellent AQUILA people what their favourite books are.
Charlotte’s Web by E.B White. Chosen by Ankita Saxena, Writer and Performer
The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle. Chosen by Henry Normal, Poet
Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne. Chosen by George Egg aka ‘Snack Hacker’
Grandpa Chatterji by Jamila Gavin. Chosen by Professor Navneet Kapur, Professor of Psychiatry and Population Health
Unbearable! by Paul Jennings. Chosen by Bec Hill, Comedian, TV Presenter
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Chosen by Robin Ince, Comedian, Author, Broadcaster
Marianne Dreams by Catherine Storr. Chosen by John Hegley, Poet, Comedian
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. Chosen by Johnny Vegas, Writer, Comedian
High Wizardry by Diane Duane’s. Chosen by Prof Chris Lintott, Astronomer, Physicist
Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce. Chosen by Josie Long, Comedian
House by Mouse by George Mendoza. Chosen by Cat Johnston, Artist, Designer
The Magic Orange Tree by Jamila Gavin. Chosen by Tanya Akrofi, Storyteller and AQUILA Writer
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by the Brothers Grimm. Chosen by Freya Hardy, Author and AQUILA Editor
Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard by Eleanor Farjeon. Chosen by Takayo Akiyama, Illustrator and AQUILA Fave
Ancient Egypt – Published by Dorling Kindersley. Chosen by Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Writer
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Chosen by Michael Morpurgo, Author
Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling. Chosen by Ariana Grande, Singer-songwriter and actor
The Fault of Our Stars by John Green. Chosen by Taylor Swift, Singer-songwriter
Fledgling by Jason Steed. Chosen by Prince William, Royal
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. Chosen by Dame Jacqueline Wilson, author
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS Lewis. Chosen by Lenny Henry, Comedian, writer
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Words: Jo Neary. Illustration: A J Higgins
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