Elizabeth Laird

Elizabeth Laird

  • 5 stars across 89 books
Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of several much-loved children's books including The Garbage King, The Fastest Boy in the World and Dindy and the Elephant. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal six times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.
11th February 2016

Oranges in No Man's Land

Oranges in No Man's Land brings Elizabeth Laird's emotional and gripping adventure to her next generation of fans. Since... MoreOranges in No Man's Land

(7 reviews) Review
10th January 2017

Welcome to Nowhere

Welcome to Nowhere is a powerful and beautifully written story about the life of one family caught up in civil war... MoreWelcome to Nowhere

(7 reviews) Review
7th February 2019

Grobblechops

Picked as 'Children's Mental Health Week Scheme' by The Reading AgencyThere’s a monster hiding under the bed! This class... MoreGrobblechops

(6 reviews) Review
5th June 2014

The Fastest Boy in the World

Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run! The great athletes of the Ethiopian national team are his heroes and he dreams tha... MoreThe Fastest Boy in the World

(5 reviews) Review
2nd April 2004

The Garbage King

Inspired by the true story of an African childhood lived on the edge of destitution, award-winning Elizabeth Laird's The... MoreThe Garbage King

(4 reviews) Review
8th March 2018

Song of the Dolphin Boy

Finn has always been different, and in the tiny fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb. Always tol... MoreSong of the Dolphin Boy

(4 reviews) Review
12th July 2018

A Little Piece of Ground: 15th Anniversary Edition

A heartfelt and honest story, and an introduction to the Palestinian struggle for readers between nine and eleven years-... MoreA Little Piece of Ground: 15th Anniversary Edition

(3 reviews) Review
23rd January 2020

A House Without Walls

A House Without Walls is a powerful story of family, hope and redemption amidst the refugee crisis in Syria from the awa... MoreA House Without Walls

(3 reviews) Review
1st June 2013

Ballet Cat

No alley cat can ever be a ballet cat! Or can they? The Crazy Cat Crew love to dance - they groove and they bop, they m... MoreBallet Cat

(2 reviews) Review
5th February 2004

Beautiful Bananas

Beautiful Bananas ia an imaginative picture book in the African folktale tradition. A little girl sets off through the ... MoreBeautiful Bananas

(2 reviews) Review
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