Ronda Armitage

Ronda Armitage

  • 5 stars across 35 books
Ronda Armitage trained as a primary school teacher but has been writing children's books for nearly thirty years. She is best known for the Lighthouse Keeper series, illustrated by her husband David Armitage. Originally from New Zealand, Ronda now lives in East Sussex.

Holly Swain is best known for Wanted! Have You Seen this Alligator?, which won the Stockport Book Award. This is her second book for Puffin, following There's No Such Thing as a Ghostie, written by Cressida Cowell. Holly lives in Brighton, Sussex.
1st May 2014

The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr. Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on ... MoreThe Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

(12 reviews) Review
5th January 2017

The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch (40th Anniversary Ed ition)

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr. Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched hi... MoreThe Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch (40th Anniversary Ed ition)

(11 reviews) Review
4th January 2007

A New Home for a Pirate

'Shiver me timbers!' Pirate Jed is not happy . . . Imagine a pirate who feels seasick all the time. That's Pirate Jed! F... MoreA New Home for a Pirate

(4 reviews) Review
5th June 2014

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat

From the best-selling creators of The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch, rediscover the fantastically fun picture book of ... MoreThe Lighthouse Keeper's Cat

(2 reviews) Review
5th October 2017

A Mighty Bitey Creature

A raucous, suspenseful, silly comedy starring jungle favourites Monkey, Zebra, Frog and Lion ... and a bottom-biting... MoreA Mighty Bitey Creature

(2 reviews) Review
1st October 2003

The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas

Mr Grinling and his great - nephew, George, find themselves stranded in the lighthouse on a stormy Christmas night. With... MoreThe Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas

(2 reviews) Review
4th April 2013

Small Knight and George: Small Knight and George and the Pirates

A swashbuckling tale, perfect for both brave little pirates and brave little knights - a winning combination! Small... MoreSmall Knight and George: Small Knight and George and the Pirates

(1 review) Review
4th September 2014

The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea

A hilarious picture book about of friendship and determination - and that you're never too old to learn a new tric... MoreThe Lighthouse Keeper's Tea

(1 review) Review
4th September 2014

The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe

A modern-day classic, this picture book is loved by thousands of children around the world. 'You must be ... MoreThe Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe

(1 review) Review
5th February 2015

xhe Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast

From the best-selling creators of The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch, rediscover the fantastically fun picture book of ... Morexhe Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast

(1 review) Review
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  • The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

    The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

    by jillyp

    A funny story about a hungry lighthouse keeper and some naughty seagulls.  I read to 3-4 year olds, but it would suit slightly older children.  I simp...

  • The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

    The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

    by LouP

    A classic story that continues to be enjoyed by my class everytime I read it.
    The introduction to new and inventive vocabulary is great for English w...

  • xhe Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast

    xhe Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast

    by Tedblue

    A really funny book about Mr and Mrs Grinling. They decided to dress up as pirates to visit the fiesta that celebrated the village. It was funny when...