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Julia Claiborne Johnson

    Julia Claiborne Johnson crafts narratives with a keen eye for nuance and human nature, blending a sophisticated style with accessibility. Her works delve into the complexities of relationships and the challenges individuals face in finding their place in the world. Readers appreciate her ability to create vivid characters and stories that resonate long after the final page. Johnson writes with a depth and empathy that draws readers into the heart of her tales.

    Ubuntu
    Better Luck Next Time
    Be Frank With Me LP
    The Leopard Boy
    Be Frank with Me
    The Cheetah's Tale
    • 2021

      Be Frank With Me LP

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.4(15)Add rating

      Combining charm and psychological depth, this debut novel features a spirited protagonist reminiscent of Eloise, navigating a world filled with quirky challenges. The narrative captures the emotional intricacies akin to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, while maintaining the engaging pace of Where'd You Go, Bernadette. This infectious story promises to be both delightful and thought-provoking, showcasing a fresh voice in fiction.

      Be Frank With Me LP
    • 2021

      Better Luck Next Time

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.6(5109)Add rating

      The anticipated second novel from the bestselling author of Be Frank With Me, set in 1930s Reno, in which two very different women seeking divorces meet and form an unlikely friendship that is complicated by the handsome young ranch hand who befriends both.

      Better Luck Next Time
    • 2016

      As the moon rises over the South African savannah, a young African girl called Thembile and her father, a wildlife ranger, are patrolling through the night on horseback. They hear the heart-rending cries of a terrified rhino calf, and find him shivering beside the mutilated body of his mother. Help is summoned, but who will care for this orphan?

      Ubuntu
    • 2016

      The Old Man and His Donkey, like all the best fables throughout the ages, is an entertaining story that teaches us about life. This heart-warming tale of the kindly old Arab and his (equally old) donkey is beautifully told and illustrated and is sure to appeal to children and adults alike, wherever they live.

      The Old Man and His Donkey
    • 2016

      With the heart and humour of The Rosie Project and the spirited plot twists of Where'd You Go, Bernadette, BE FRANK WITH ME is a remarkable debut novel. The voice is fresh, fun and sharp, and introduces Frank Banning, the most charmingly impossible nine-year-old you will ever meet.

      Be Frank with Me
    • 2016

      The winning charm of Patricia Al-Fakhri's watercolours combine with Julia Johnson's narrative to make The Pearl Diver an outstanding book for children aged 8 - 12.

      The Pearl Diver
    • 2011

      The Leopard Boy

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.8(19)Add rating

      Wonderful, gripping story about a boy fighting to save an endangered big cat, by a talented new author.

      The Leopard Boy
    • 2004

      The Cheetah's Tale

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A heart wrenching children's story. A little girl comes across a malnourished cheetah cub caged at the back of a small shop in an Arab souq. Her mother agrees to buy the animal to save its life, and the little girl rears the cub at their house until it grows into a fine young cheetah.

      The Cheetah's Tale