Robert Leeson

Robert Leeson

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Robert Leeson (1928-2013) wrote many books for children, including Smart Girls (shortlisted for the GuardianChildren's Fiction Prize), Smart Girls Forever, The Adventures of Idle Jack, Lucky Lad and Why's the Cow On the Roof? He also wrote five stories about Grange Hill school, based on characters from the popular 1980s TV series, and ran writing workshops for children; in 1985 he received the Eleanor Farjeon Award for his services to children's literature.

Axel Scheffler is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children's books, most famously The Gruffalo, written by Julia Donaldson. His books have been published in many languages and his work has been exhibited all around the world.
1st April 2003

My Sister Shahrazad: Tales from the Arabian Nights

For these ten masterly retellings, entrancing and gloriously funny by turns, Robert Leeson has selected a feast of tales... MoreMy Sister Shahrazad: Tales from the Arabian Nights

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1st June 1984

The Cimaroons

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8th May 1997

Doomwater

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25th February 1999

Liar

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1st July 2003

Partners in Crime

James and Emmeline could never be friends - could they? They're completely different and are constantly bickering, but t... MorePartners in Crime

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30th August 1995

Jan Alone

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18th October 2010

The Arabian Nights

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