Jan Mark

Jan Mark

  • 5 stars across 49 books
Jan Mark was born in Welwyn, Herts in 1943. She grew up in Ashford, Kent and attended Canterbury College of Art. She taught in a secondary school in Gravesend for six years, before becoming a full-time writer. Her book THEY DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY THERE was shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and the Whitbread Children's Award. She has won the Carnegie Medal twice, for THUNDER AND LIGHTNINGS and HANDLES.
15th September 2005

Robin Hood All at Sea

He may be the best outlaw in the forest but can Robin Hood make it as a fisherman? Find out in this hilarious fast-paced... MoreRobin Hood All at Sea

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22nd August 2006

King John and the Abbot

Greedy King John has set the Abbot three impossible riddles. If he can't solve them,he's ruined. Surely a simple shepher... MoreKing John and the Abbot

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7th July 2005

Taking The Cats Way Home

A superb title in the new-look Sprinters relaunch by a highly acclaimed children's author. Jane has a cat called Furlong... MoreTaking The Cats Way Home

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1st October 2006

Lady Long Legs

Nisba may be new at Farm Lane School, but she won't be pushed about. When an older girl tries to stop Nisba from walking... MoreLady Long Legs

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31st October 2003

Eyes Wide Open

Six memorable short stories, never before published in a collection. Find out how...Visits from the tooth fairy can make... MoreEyes Wide Open

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6th March 2015

Hook or by Crook

Fun and quirky tales of Medieval Merry England. Two stories combine in one gorgeous package with tons of extras such as ... MoreHook or by Crook

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1st September 2013

We’re Having a Party!

Seven top authors, seven brilliant stories. A special collection of stories for young children from seven of their fav... MoreWe’re Having a Party!

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1st August 2009

Rats

This series simply explains physical characteristics, behaviour and habitat of common nocturnal animals... MoreRats

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2nd June 2011

Shipwrecks

This series offers an introduction to some of the most fascinating and exciting maritime legends. These books combine ph... MoreShipwrecks

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