Have you ever had trouble getting to sleep? Well, Harry does too! Nearly all of his dreams have monsters in, which he finds truly terrifying. But are the monsters really so scary after all?
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Jennifer Robson's writing for young people stems from her admiration for their spontaneity and lack of hypocrisy. A central theme in her work is the profound uniqueness of the individual, as she passionately rejects stereotyping and views each person as a singular, unrepeatable entity. Her literary aim is to illuminate the distinct essence of every human life. This focus on individuality and authenticity establishes her as a significant voice in literature for young readers.
- 2022
- 2021
Fin is FED UP! All he wants to do is be left alone to play, but his mum and dad just will not stop taking pictures of him. One day he decides that he's had enough, and he comes up with a secret plan. But will his parents even notice? And will it stop them taking so many pictures once and for all?
- 2014
Why is the new boy at school wearing a balaclava? The other kids are intrigued and come up with all sorts of theories, but every single one is wrong. As their curiosity grows, Tommy's new friends think of a plan to reveal his secret, but you'll never guess what it is. Short novel with an intriguing story.
- 2000
Sanlam Prize for Youth Literature: gold (2000)Unesco Prize for Childrens' and Youth Literature (2003)A truly heart-rending story, about a young Tswana boy living in a small village in Botswana who is an albino. The unsophisticated rural community ostracises him and avoids him out of fear that they will become like him - a fate worse than death! His longing to be accepted as part of the community and his efforts to bring this about, as well as the outcome of these efforts, form the poignant main theme of this very beautiful book for teenaged readers.