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Andy Jones

    Andy Jones is a fiction writer who balances his creative pursuits with a career in advertising and family life in London. His stories emerge from the precious moments stolen from a busy schedule, suggesting a deep commitment to his craft. The unique demands of his dual life likely infuse his writing with a distinctive perspective on the everyday.

    Iceland
    The Last Act of Adam Campbell
    Preserved in the Peat
    Unleash Your Creative Monster: A Children's Guide to Writing
    Barefoot Helen and the Giants
    Jack and Mary in the Land of Thieves
    • Jack and Mary in the Land of Thieves

      • 52 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.5(10)Add rating

      In this enchanting tale, Jack and Mary face unexpected challenges when Jack's pride leads to dire consequences, landing him on Slave Islands. Meanwhile, Mary, a skilled baker and determined partner, refuses to give up on her husband. As she devises a clever plan to rescue him and reclaim their lives, themes of resilience and love shine through. With whimsical storytelling and captivating illustrations, this installment continues the beloved 'Jack tale' series, blending humor and adventure in a timeless narrative.

      Jack and Mary in the Land of Thieves
    • Barefoot Helen and the Giants

      • 70 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      4.3(16)Add rating

      This folktale adaptation features brave and resourceful girls who confront evil giants and embark on a whimsical adventure. With the help of a magical cat and the unique setting of a storytelling hotel, the narrative intertwines humor and fantasy, showcasing themes of courage and creativity. The presence of hairy feet adds a quirky touch to this engaging tale, making it a delightful read for fans of imaginative storytelling.

      Barefoot Helen and the Giants
    • A side-splitting and informative guide to creative writing by author/illustrator comedic duo Andy and Olaf, jam-packed with lashings of monster-inspired fun. Unleash your creative monster and write stories to inspire, amaze and awe your friends. With top tips on getting your story started, learn essential skills for storytellers in this brilliant guide to writing. Give your descriptions claws, add a little bite to your writing and feed your monster inspiration with over 50 writing prompts and exercises.

      Unleash Your Creative Monster: A Children's Guide to Writing
    • Preserved in the Peat

      • 328 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Presents detailed analysis of a highly unsual Early Bronze Age burial with preserved textiles, animal skin, basketry and an array of rare metal and organic objects, and discusses its wider environmental, social and burial context.

      Preserved in the Peat
    • Iceland is a country well known for its superb landscape, unique geology and splendid birdlife. This guide provides 16 detailed route descriptions and close to 50 site descriptions. Includes extensive descriptions of the ecology, geology, history and flora & fauna of Iceland.

      Iceland
    • The Burptionary

      • 274 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      In this entertaining sequel, readers are invited to explore the humorous world of bodily functions once again. Aimed at children aged 6 and older, the story promises a playful and engaging experience filled with gurgles and giggles. The master of comedic storytelling returns, ensuring that young readers will enjoy a fun and educational journey through the often-taboo topic of bodily functions.

      The Burptionary
    • The Trouble with Henry and Zoe

      • 454 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.6(92)Add rating

      From the bestselling author of The Two of Us comes a heartwarming, witty novel about love, the choices we make, and how life is never what we expect it to be—for fans of One Day by David Nicholls and Me Before You by JoJo Moyes. Henry and Zoe have more in common than they realize. For a start, they both have pasts they’d rather leave behind. After jilting his childhood sweetheart on the eve of their wedding, Henry makes a break for London. He has no friends, no job, no home, no plan. Zoe has great friends, two jobs, a new house, and a big scary plan. After a traumatic, life-changing event, she plans to leave London and spend a year travelling. Alone. If Henry and Zoe had met one year ago, things might have worked out differently. But that’s not the way life works. They meet seven months after their worlds have been turned upside down. And four months before Zoe is due to climb on a plane... Full of wisdom and humor, The Trouble with Henry and Zoe is a poignant, honest look at a modern romance and how it’s possible to start again, no matter what direction life takes you.

      The Trouble with Henry and Zoe
    • Girl 99

      • 316 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.2(12)Add rating

      When Tom s girlfriend walks out on him the day before Christmas, he feels humiliated but not necessarily heartbroken. Sadie wasn t, after all, The One. If we re being precise, she was number eighty-five. And so, for reasons that are only mostly wrong, Tom embarks on a mission to bring his number of encounters up to a nice neat one hundred. Over the course of his quest he sleeps with a colleague, a colleague of a friend, a friend of a friend, a friend of a friend s wife, the estate agent selling his flat and several more besides. Everything is going, if not well, then at least according to plan and then Tom meets Verity. Whether she s The One remains to be seen, but she s certainly more than just another number. "

      Girl 99