Jenny Valentine's childhood was marked by frequent moves, a theme that seems to echo in her adult life. Her extensive experience working in a health food shop provided a rich tapestry of characters and encounters that undoubtedly inform her writing. Having studied English Literature, she possesses a deep understanding of narrative and language. Her novels are characterized by a distinctive voice and a fluid, engaging storytelling style.
Exploring profound themes of love and friendship, this emotionally charged narrative delves into the complexities of human connections and the lingering presence of the past. It intertwines the supernatural with heartfelt relationships, prompting readers to contemplate the nature of bonds that endure even beyond life itself.
For readers aged 9+ comes the third book in a sparkling series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From Guardian award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is the perfect series for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cath Howe and Lara Williamson!
For readers aged 9+ comes a major new contemporary middle-grade series from award-winning author Jenny Valentine, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cath Howe and Lara Williamson!
For readers aged 9+ comes a major new contemporary middle-grade series from award-winning author Jenny Valentine, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cath Howe and Lara Williamson! Meet ten-year-old Joy Applebloom, a girl with a knack for finding the silver lining in even the darkest of rainclouds. After years of travelling the world with her parents and older sister, Claude (Claude rhymes with bored, which is just about right), Joy and her family move to suburbia - back to school, back to her grumpy, rule-obsessed grandad and back to normality. Joy soon finds her usual irrepressible positivity and zest for life waning, but when the powers that be threaten to pull down a mighty oak tree, Joy decides to fight back, and realizes that not all magic requires wands and spells, and perhaps the most important sort of magic is the power, resilience and courage that was there all along . .
"The story of an out-of-time romance between Jude and Novo, two teens looking for a way to connect to the world"-- Provided by publisher
A bold and brilliant novel about love, lies and redemption, from award-winning author, Jenny Valentine - one of the greatest YA voices of her generation. Iris's father, Ernest, is at the end of his life and she hasn't even met him. Her best friend, Thurston, is somewhere on the other side of the world. Everything she thought she knew is up in flames. Now her mother has declared war and means to get her hands on Ernest's priceless art collection. But Ernest has other ideas. There are things he wants Iris to know after he's gone. And the truth has more than one way of coming to light.
More adventures of the irrepressible Iggy as told by her sister Flo, by Jenny Valentine, winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for her debut novel, Finding Violet Park.
The second of a new series of young fiction by Jenny Valentine, winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for her debut novel, Finding Violet Park.
Two boys. One identity. He can change his life if he says yes...
A stunning new look for the irresistible novel from Guardian-award-winning novelist, Jenny Valentine.