Jim Whalley

Jim Whalley

  • 5 stars across 3 books
Jim Whalley went to UEA with the intention of writing daft stories but got sidetracked into student journalism and academia. He ended up with PhD in Film Studies and got back to writing stories in his spare time. He eventually quit academia because the stories were more fun, a move he justified by also renovating a house. He now lives in that house in Yorkshire with his wife and two children, Fletch and Charlie.

Stephen Collins is an illustrator and cartoonist who lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and two children, Frank and George. His work has appeared in many publications worldwide, and he has a weekly comic in Guardian Weekend magazine. In 2013 Jonathan Cape published his debut graphic novel The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Of The Year award and an Eisner Award. His collection of strips Some Comics was published by Jonathan Cape in October 2014. He is currently working on his second graphic novel, which will be published by Jonathan Cape in 2018.
10th June 2021

Baby's First Train Robbery

Frank’s long-suffering parents decide it’s time for a holiday – looking after a whole zooful of animals is VERY hard wor... MoreBaby's First Train Robbery

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14th June 2018

Baby's First Bank Heist

One of The Observer's best children's books of 2018! Move over, Bonnie and Clyde, because there’s a new criminal master... MoreBaby's First Bank Heist

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11th July 2019

Baby's First Jailbreak

Queues at Baby Frank’s famous zoo are dwindling and there’s only one person responsible . . . Meet Baby Bruce. He’s gree... MoreBaby's First Jailbreak

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