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Jo Simmons

    The Pesky Pig Panic Works
    The Day of the Jackdaw
    Super Loud Sam
    The Dodo Made Me Do It
    I Stole My Genius Sister's Brain
    My Parents Cancelled My Birthday
    • 2024

      The Day of the Jackdaw

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      In this whimsical tale, newcomer Alex faces a bizarre and relentless feathered adversary that threatens his sense of belonging in the village. As he navigates the challenges of fitting in, humor and chaos ensue, showcasing the author's comedic brilliance. The story promises a blend of adventure and laughter, highlighting the lengths one might go to find a place to call home.

      The Day of the Jackdaw
    • 2020

      I Stole My Genius Sister's Brain

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.1(20)Add rating

      Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons, this is a new hilarious adventure from the creative team behind the bestselling I Swapped My Brother On The Internet. Keith has entered the Junior Mega Brain quiz and he's determined to win. The problem is - he's not really a genius. Even worse, his sister Minerva actually is, and Keith will have to go head to head against her. Keith needs to get super smart and fast! Could he just steal Min's brain? Or will some awesome inventions, sneezing rabbits and fearsome flapjacks be the genius way to victory?

      I Stole My Genius Sister's Brain
    • 2019

      My Parents Cancelled My Birthday

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.1(10)Add rating

      Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Baddiel's Birthday Boy - a hilarious tale of wish fulfilment gone wrong that every child will relate to Tom can't wait for his LUCKY BIRTHDAY. It's an EPIC family tradition and he's dreamed up an UNFORGETTABLE party! Only, after several disasters involving a flattened chihuahua and a curse from the tooth fairy, it's been CANCELLED. But Tom won't give up. With the help of his friends (and a pig painted like a zebra), Tom decides to throw himself the party he deserves. What could possibly go wrong?

      My Parents Cancelled My Birthday
    • 2018

      SUMMER HOLIDAYS = BORING! And Danny's dreading another one at his gran's. He's desperate for action, fun and adventure! And this year - amazingly and unbelievably - he gets it all, when he finds a dodo on a tiny island. A what? Yes! This is going to be the wildest summer holiday ever! (It might even be more than he can handle.) Are you in? A hilarious tale of wish fulfilment gone wrong that every child will relate to - perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, My Brother Is a Superhero and David Baddiel's The Parent Agency.

      The Dodo Made Me Do It
    • 2015

      Super Loud Sam

      • 181 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(12)Add rating

      Meet SUPER LOUD SAM! He's the best (and loudest) superhero around and in this thrilling illustrated adventure he's here to save the day! Parents, teachers, random strangers - they're always telling Sam to SHUSH! But when a sinister new teacher, Mrs Sandy Mann, starts at Sam's school and only Sam's shouty voice save the day...

      Super Loud Sam