Davide Ortu

  • 5 stars across 51 books

 Amanda Askew is an author and editor of books for young children including both non-fiction and fiction titles.  

 

 Amanda Askew is an author and editor of both fictional and non-fictional titles for young children.

 

 Davide Ortu is an Italian artist now living in Madrid, Spain. In his work he likes to feature open melancholic spaces, creating the atmosphere between dreams and reality. Through his art he aims to create the biggest emotions in the smallest people.

 
4th March 2021

Jamie McFlair Vs The Boyband Generator: Book 1

"Funny, zany, the right amount of cheeky and answers that BIG question - what is really going on with 'Boy Band hair?'" ... MoreJamie McFlair Vs The Boyband Generator: Book 1

(22 reviews) Review
6th June 2019

The Dragon In The Library

The first book in a fantastically exciting, brilliantly funny, magical new series! From the bestselling author of the Lo... MoreThe Dragon In The Library

(16 reviews) Review
6th September 2018

The Wizard of Oz

This is THE WIZARD OF OZ - but not as you know it. ... MoreThe Wizard of Oz

(11 reviews) Review
3rd March 2022

Jamie McFlair Vs The Ultimate Brain Hack: Book 2

The laugh-out-loud new adventure featuring Jamie McFlair, from comedy duo Luke and Sean. Packed full of illustrations, t... MoreJamie McFlair Vs The Ultimate Brain Hack: Book 2

(11 reviews) Review
30th October 2012

Snow White

Discover the magic of Snow White in this petite edition of the classic fairytale, created especially for little re... MoreSnow White

(9 reviews) Review
9th January 2020

The Monster in the Lake

Kit is a wizard.The youngest wizard in the world, in fact. But her magic keeps going wrong, and all kinds of weird stuff... MoreThe Monster in the Lake

(7 reviews) Review
28th August 2019

The Stolen Spear

(6 reviews) Review
3rd November 2022

The Woodcutter and The Snow Prince

Every Christmas Eve, a lonely woodcutter named Kai carves statues for anyone who might pass by. But one magical night hi... MoreThe Woodcutter and The Snow Prince

(5 reviews) Review
13th October 2016

Race Further with Reading: The Awful Astronaut

Horrible Histories meets Wimpy Kid in these funny stories mismatching characters with careers. The stories are colour ... MoreRace Further with Reading: The Awful Astronaut

(2 reviews) Review
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    The Stolen Spear

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    The Woodcutter and The Snow Prince

    by CaitPol

    An LGBTQ+ re-telling of the classic snow queen tale paired with stunning illustrations.  This frosty tale is ideal for a winter's bedtime story as it ...

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    The Wizard of Oz

    by MrsV

    This is a lovely simplified version of the original, with sweet name changes and colourful and engaging illustrations. My children enjoyed the story a...