Linda Iris Newbery is a British author best known for her young adult fiction, though her writing now encompasses readers of all ages. Her work is characterized by a profound understanding of the human psyche and the complexities of growing up. Newbery masterfully captures the authentic emotions and inner struggles of her characters, offering readers a window into their lived experiences. Her style is incisive yet empathetic, often exploring themes of identity, friendship, and finding one's place in the world.
Every day Simon sees mysterious and magical soft shadowy cats of every shape and colour in next door's garden, There they twine themselves around the ankles of a strange old lady. But there's one cat, smoky-coloured, named Blue, who won't go to her, no matter how much she calls his name.
Jack and Alice are twins. When war breaks out in 1914 Jack joins the army and Alice becomes a nurse. This is a wonderfully evocative and dramatic story of war, love and pacifism.
Little dog Barney lives on a narrowboat with his owner, Jim. The pair are inseparable - until they get separated. Barney loves his life on the canals but the one thing he's frightened of is tunnels. So when Jim sets off into a tunnel without him, Barney is distraught.
What can we do with all this stuff that nobody wants? This lively picture book shows very young children that upcycling can be fun!
Full of both inspirational and practical advice, Writing Children's Fiction: A Writers' and Artists' Companion is an essential guide to writing for some of the most difficult and demanding readers of all: children and young people. Part 1 explores the nature, history and challenges of children's literature, and the amazing variety of genres available for children from those learning to read to young adults. Part 2 includes tips by such bestselling authors as David Almond, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff and Michael Morpurgo. Part 3 contains practical advice - from shaping plots and creating characters to knowing your readers, handling difficult subjects and how to find an agent and publisher when your book or story is complete.
He's older than anyone can tell. Older than the trees. Older than anybody. For as long as she can remember, Lucy has wanted to catch a glimpse of the mysterious green man who lives in Grandpa Will's garden: Lob. You have to be very special to see him; that's what Grandpa says. Lucy's parents think Lob's just imaginary, but Lucy knows he exists. And she can't believe it when she finally spots Lob in the gooseberry bushes. But Lucy's world is about to be shattered by a terrible event. What will happen to Lob now - and will she ever see him again? Linda Newbery, with the vivid embroidery of Pam Smy's illustrations, has conjured a real green man right out of the woods and stories of legend.
Whatnot the dog comes from a family of famous show dogs but he's never won anything. So when his owner, Tim, enters him in an obedience competition at the school fete, Whatnot knows this is his chance to shine. But Whatnot is scared by loud noises. What will happen when he hears the starting pistol for the fancy dress race? Will Whatnot be a winner after all?
If you've ever wondered how you can make your diet cruelty-free, whether it's ethical to own a pet, or if insects are actually important - this book is for you. Learn how to make the right choices to live a cruelty-free life and demystify the morals and ethics around animals and wildlife.
Posy may be one of the cheekiest, most inquisitive kittens around but that doesn't stop her being the most lovable one! Follow Posy as she bounces and pounces through her adventure-filled day.
Purrfect tales about fab furry felines from celebrated author Linda Newbery.Daisy is helping her dad prepare for the Open Day on his allotment. Unfortunately the long, hot summer means the vegetables look tired and wilted. When a mysterious stray cat arrives at the allotments, Honeysuckle, one of the gardeners, declares it a Rain Cat from Thailand. Daisy has always wanted a pet, and is happy to help Honeysuckle pamper the cat with presents and make up poems to help the rain come. Naturally, the other gardeners are sceptical..- .but then it starts to rain...and will not stop!"Curl up with Cats Tales", is a charming collection of stand-alone stories, at turns magical, mysterious, comic and touching.
