Lissa Evans Books

From the bestselling author of Wed Wabbit, Wished is a hilarious misadventure about how the biggest wishes can come true, in the most unexpected ways.

In a fantastical realm crafted by a young girl's imagination, Fidge and her cousin Graham embark on an adventure filled with unique games and unforgettable characters. As they navigate this vibrant world, they encounter a mix of humor, excitement, and occasional fright. Fidge's little sister, Minnie, has established the rules of this land, leading to a journey that promises laughter and thrilling escapades alongside a diverse cast of creatures and formidable foes.

In this witty, charming follow-up to the acclaimed Crooked Heart, the life of lies a small time scammer and her adopted son have constructed in London becomes endangered during the tumultuous final months of World War II. It's late 1944. Hitler's rockets are raining down on London with vicious regularity and it's the coldest winter in living memory. The Allies are gaining ground, but victory is certainly dragging its feet. In a large house next to Hampstead Heath, Vee Sedge is barely scraping by with a herd of lodgers to feed and her young charge Noel, almost fifteen now, to clothe and educate. When she witnesses an accident and finds herself in court, the repercussions are both unexpectedly marvelous and potentially disastrous. Because Vee is not actually the person she's pretending to be, and neither is Noel. Victory is coming. Yet the end of the war won't just mean peace, but discovery . . . With caustic wit and artful storytelling, Lissa Evans summons a time when the world could finally hope to emerge from the chaos of war. As witty as Old Baggage and poignant as Crooked Heart, V for Victory once again reveals Evans to be one of the most original and entertaining writers at work today.

As featured on BBC Radio 4 Good Reads 'A timely, bittersweet comic novel' Guardian ____________________ What do you do next, after you’ve changed the world? It is 1928. Matilda Simpkin, rooting through a cupboard, comes across a small wooden club – an old possession of hers, unseen for more than a decade. Mattie is a woman with a thrilling past and a chafingly uneventful present. During the Women’s Suffrage Campaign she was a militant. Jailed five times, she marched, sang, gave speeches, smashed windows and heckled Winston Churchill, and nothing – nothing – since then has had the same depth, the same excitement. Now in middle age, she is still looking for a fresh mould into which to pour her energies. Giving the wooden club a thoughtful twirl, she is struck by an idea – but what starts as a brilliantly idealistic plan is derailed by a connection with Mattie’s militant past, one which begins to threaten every principle that she stands for. Old Baggage is a funny and bittersweet portrait of a woman who has never, never given up the fight. ____________________ 'Essential . . . Evans is a brilliant storyteller' Stylist

"Magic, mystery - and a very strange adventure...."--Cover.

(Lissa Evans) displays a fine eye for detail and for the absurdities involved in filming. She also brilliantly evokes the disruption and dangers of wartime London. This funny, heart-warming and beautifully crafted novel is a must-read Daily Mail 20090220

Some are born odd, some achieve oddness, and some are just in the wrong place at the wrong time ...The Devon family's a good example: there's thirty-nine-year-old Glenn, whose main interest in life is rubbish collection; his mother, Bel, who teaches tap steps to eight-year-olds but acts as if she's running the Kirov; and his sister, Netta, who spent her early life simply being considered mad by association. Which is why she's dreading six weeks back in their company, helping them move house. Also struggling to conform are Paul Gooding, a newly qualified doctor with a highly embarrassing past; his flatmate, Armand, who's obsessed with foot hygiene; and his colleague, Carrie, who (inadvertently) keeps killing people.

The book offers a nostalgic behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic series Father Ted, highlighting the unique challenges faced during production. Lissa Evans, a producer for the second and third series, shares humorous anecdotes from her three years on set, detailing everything from quirky script moments to unexpected mishaps. With a focus on the show's beloved characters and visual gags, the narrative captures the spirit of creativity and chaos that defined the series, inviting readers to relish the memories of Craggy Island.

Beim Auspusten von Geburtstagskerzen darf man sich was wünschen. Doch was passiert, wenn der Wunsch bereits beim Anzünden in Erfüllung geht? Genau so geraten Ed, seine Schwester Roo und der Nachbarsjunge Willard in das größte Abenteuer ihres Lebens. Alles beginnt damit, dass die Kinder ihre Ferien bei ihrer alten Nachbarin Miss Filey verbringen. Davon sind die drei gar nicht begeistert, bis sie in einer Schublade zehn Zauberkerzen entdecken. Und von nun an geschehen die verrücktesten Dinge: eine Katze spricht plötzlich, eine Ameise tanzt und die Kinder fliegen mit der Küche ins Weltall. Ein rasantes Abenteuer voller Humor – ideal zum Vorlesen oder Selberlesen für Kinder ab 9 Jahren Ein Muss für alle, die magische Geschichten wie die von „Das Sams“ und „Jumanji“ lieben Kinderbuch mit Inklusion: Ed sitzt im Rollstuhl und ist überall mit dabei Regional und klimafreundlich in Deutschland gedrucktes Kinderbuch

Stuart findet einen mysteriösen Hinweis in einer alten Spardose seines Großonkels. Der war Magier und ist vor langer Zeit spurlos verschwunden. Die acht alten Münzen aus der Spardose gehören in acht alte Münzautomaten, die Stuart zur geheimen Werkstatt des Großonkels mit all den magischen Maschinen führen. Wird Stuart die Rätsel mit Hilfe der schlauen April und der blinden Leonora lösen können? Oder brauchen die drei vielleicht auch eine Portion echte Magie? Lissa Evans hat als Kind am liebsten Geschichten gelesen, die Magie mit dem realen Leben verbinden. Zauberei, Abenteuer und Humor kombiniert sie hier in ihrem ersten Kinderbuch Stuart Horten! Im zweiten Band Stuart Horten. Sieben Rätsel und ein magischer Stern gehen die Abenteuer weiter ... und es wird noch magischer! Quiz ab Klasse 4 bei Antolin abrufbar