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Patrice Lawrence

  • 5 stars across 31 books
Patrice Lawrence is a half-Trinidadian writer born in Brighton. Her first published story, Duck, Duck Goose was included in the Decibel Penguin Prize Anthology. She  is currently working on a longer novel for children, and we are looking  forward to reading more from this talented young writer.

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28th October 2021

The Very Merry Murder Club

A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors ... MoreThe Very Merry Murder Club

(8 reviews) Review
5th May 2022

Needle

A powerful and heart-rending exploration of a teenager’s journey through grief, rage and getting caught in the criminal ... MoreNeedle

(8 reviews) Review
28th February 2019

Snap: World Book Day 2019

From the award-winning author of Orangeboy and Indigo Donut , a new short story written especially for World ... MoreSnap: World Book Day 2019

(7 reviews) Review
5th May 2022

Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush

This heart-warming and heartfelt debut picture book from multi-award-winning author Patrice Lawrence will help ensure th... MoreGranny Came Here on the Empire Windrush

(6 reviews) Review
2nd June 2016

Orangeboy

WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS, SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD AND T... MoreOrangeboy

(5 reviews) Review
25th July 2019

Rose, Interrupted

'Enthralling, resonant, unusual and thought-provoking' The Guardian 'Lawrence is a fine writer' TheTimes 'A vibrant, acc... MoreRose, Interrupted

(4 reviews) Review
2nd May 2019

Diver's Daughter: A Tudor Story (Voices #2)

  A gripping heart-in-your-mouth adventure told by Eve, a Tudor girl who sets out on a dangerous journey t... MoreDiver's Daughter: A Tudor Story (Voices #2)

(4 reviews) Review
1st September 2022

The Elemental Detectives

  "A beautifully written book, bristling with magic ... I loved it." Cressida Cowell, Children’s Laureate ... MoreThe Elemental Detectives

(4 reviews) Review
5th August 2021

Happy Here: 10 stories from Black British authors & illustrators

With an introduction from bestselling author Sharna Jackson, HAPPY HERE features stories and poems by 10 Black British a... MoreHappy Here: 10 stories from Black British authors & illustrators

(3 reviews) Review
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