Přestože se autorka narodila v Bristolu, vyrůstala na okraji Southend-on-Sea v rodině vášnivých čtenářů. Její raná fascinace detektivkami a psaním, umocněná zájmem o literární postavy, ji přivedla k rozvoji jedinečného vypravěčského stylu. Po studiu médií a scenáristiky se začala věnovat psaní, které zkoumá složité lidské vztahy a tajemství života.
Oh, Armadillo! is a playful tale full of jungle characters, silly scenarios, and very funny mishaps. Join Armadillo for a laugh-out-loud story combining comical misinterpretations and a gentle message that being creative can lead to the most fun of all. Armadillo's party ends up being the best ever, and the funniest, all because he thinks differently.
These books have been specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary and support comprehension. Poppy would love to own a pet. Then she gets the chance to look after a tortoise. Can she prove that she's a good pet owner?
Matilda loves science and inventing.When Matilda shares her woes with her Grandma Joss, she's astonished to learn her grandma was once a scientist herself - an astrophysicist, who discovered her very own planet. So begins a race against time - and against Matilda's strict mum and dad!
THIS STORY CONTAINS:- A sheep called Alan Shearer. Even though she's a she- The greatest illusion trick known to man!- DASTARDLY crooks- A pesky big brother- A 1000-piece Lord of the Rings Jigsaw puzzle with all the pieces making up Gandalf's face missing- Shear determination- A brave young hero. Charlie Rudge, aged 10 and 3/4...READ ON IF EWE DARE!
A hilarious new story from the author of BILLIE TEMPLAR'S WARHow do you make yourself heard in the midst of chaos?Anthony Button loves his big family, but their noise can drive him crazy. And with the arrival of a brand-new older brother, it's worse than ever! But now he's pressed the mute button, will he ever find his voice again?