Alexandra Page

  • 5 stars across 5 books

   Alexandra Page   is a children's writer.  In 2019 her younger middle grade novel, Wishyouwas, was shortlisted for the Times Chicken House prize and won the WriteMentor Children's Novel Award. Alexandra grew up between England and Zimbabwe, making up stories to entertain her younger sisters and brother. After studying English Literature she settled in London and worked for several years in the production departments at Penguin, Puffin and Walker Books, before becoming a freelance project manager in the City. She loves to travel, swim and spend time with her husband and daughter in her favourite place, Budapest.
 
   Stef Murphy   is a freelance Illustrator and storyteller living in London. She was born in 1993 as part of a BOGOF deal with her twin brother to join her five other siblings. She has illustrated non-fiction and picture books for the likes of Quarto and Salaryia publishing.

 

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30th September 2021

Wishyouwas: The tiny guardian of lost letters

Classic-feeling storytelling with bags of charm. Fans of thrilling animal adventure and enchanting underground worlds ... MoreWishyouwas: The tiny guardian of lost letters

(21 reviews) Review
29th September 2022

Wishyouwas: The tiny guardian of lost letters

Classic-feeling storytelling with bags of charm. Fans of thrilling animal adventure and enchanting underground worlds wi... MoreWishyouwas: The tiny guardian of lost letters

(6 reviews) Review
28th October 2021

The Fire Fox

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave childre... MoreThe Fire Fox

(4 reviews) Review
21st July 2022

The Worry Tiger

A mindfulness storybook that weaves calming actions into a magical story, showing young children ways to soothe their ow... MoreThe Worry Tiger

(3 reviews) Review
9th May 2024

The Secret Society of Very Important Post: A Wishyouwas Mystery

It's 1953, just days from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth, and Penny Black can't get into the summer holiday spirit. N... MoreThe Secret Society of Very Important Post: A Wishyouwas Mystery

(3 reviews) Review
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