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Judy Allen

Judy Allen

  • 5 stars across 21 books
Judy Allen's AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS won the Whitbread Award, the Friends of the Earth Earthworm Award, and was commended for the Carnegie Medal. Author of more than 30 books for children published to critical acclaim, frequently reaching prize short-lists, she also writes for radio and television; 5 plays for BBC Radio 4, dramatisations of THE SECRET GARDEN and TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN (Philippa Pearce) for BBC Radio. Her award winning adult DECEMBER FLOWER was televised by Granada in 1985, adapted for BBC Radio and televised in US. THE STONES OF THE MOON was first published by Jonathan Cape in 1975. Her first novel for Hodder, THE BURNING is being simultaneouly published, as well as a reissue of her acclaimed THE SPRING ON THE MOUNTAIN, first published by Jonathan Cape in 1973
1st March 2012

Watership Down

"Watership Down" by Richard Adams is a true classic. This stirring tale of courage and survival against the odds has bec... MoreWatership Down

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3rd August 2006

The Catnapping Cat

'I've cast thousands of spells,' said the witch to her cat. 'I've flown twice round the world and my battery's flat. It'... MoreThe Catnapping Cat

(1 review) Review
10th May 2004

Are You A Dragonfly?

The most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn't begin life ... MoreAre You A Dragonfly?

(1 review) Review
3rd January 2013

Flip the Flaps: Animal Homes

?From watery places to deep, dark caves, flip the flaps to uncover animal homes both expected and unexpected. Discover w... MoreFlip the Flaps: Animal Homes

(0 reviews) Review
4th January 2012

Three Weird Days and a Meteorite: Band 18/Pearl

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Some odd things are happening to... MoreThree Weird Days and a Meteorite: Band 18/Pearl

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20th January 2000

The Spring On The Mountain

Peter, Michael and Emma are strangers, each despatched by their parents for a week's holiday with the Myers in their cot... MoreThe Spring On The Mountain

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5th December 2005

Watching

A fascinating novel exploring the natural world by a Whitbread Award-winning author. A film project exploring the settle... MoreWatching

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14th January 2002

Are You a Butterfly?

This introduction to the world of the butterfly aims to bring this familiar, small creature sympathetically to life. You... MoreAre You a Butterfly?

(0 reviews) Review
14th January 2002

Are You a Spider?

This introduction to the world of the spider aims to bring this familiar, small creature sympathetically to life. Young ... MoreAre You a Spider?

(0 reviews) Review
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