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Gene Kemp

Gene Kemp

  • 5 stars across 20 books
Gene Kemp is best known for her Cricklepit School stories, including The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler, a winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Children's Rights Award, Charlie Lewis Plays for Time, which was runner-up for the Whitbread Award in 1985, and Just Ferret, which was a runner-up for the Smarties Award in 1990. She also writes for TV and radio. In 1984 she was awarded an honorary degree for her books, which have been translated into numerous languages. She lives in Devon.
1st January 2015

The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler

A new edition of the classic, much-loved Carnegie Medal-winning school adventure.One of the greatest children's classics... MoreThe Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler

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1st March 2006

Seriously Weird

This is a unique new resource pack to engage young people in the issues of anti-social behaviour, targeting Key Stages 3... MoreSeriously Weird

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22nd January 2009

The Mink War

The Mink War, Gene Kemp's first narrative poem, tells how the animal inhabitants of Whitsman's Wood are forced to band t... MoreThe Mink War

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19th February 2009

Jason Bodger and the Priory Ghost

Jason Bodger is the boss of class 4Z and the terror of student teachers, until the fateful day when 4Z visit the Priory.... MoreJason Bodger and the Priory Ghost

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22nd January 2009

Juniper: A Mystery

At Cricklepit School Juniper feels safe with Ranjit and the reassuring presence of teachers like Mr Merchant and Miss Pl... MoreJuniper: A Mystery

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3rd February 2004

No Way Out

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19th February 2009

Just Ferret

Cricklepit Combined School has seen its fair share of 'problem cases' - Tyke Tyler, Gowie Corby, Charlie Lewis and Junip... MoreJust Ferret

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19th February 2009

No Place Like

'This is a peace house,' reads the notice on the Williamses front door. But as Sara says, 'Who needs nukes? We got Dad.'... MoreNo Place Like

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16th October 2000

Charlie Lewis Plays for Time

For Charlie Lewis and his friends in class 4M - the dynamic Trish Moffatt and her strange twin Rocket - the last term at... MoreCharlie Lewis Plays for Time

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21st August 2003

Oxford Playscripts: The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler

An engaging classroom playscript. When friend Danny steals a tenner and Dad stands for the local council, it's only the ... MoreOxford Playscripts: The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler

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