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Jason Cockcroft

  • 5 stars across 34 books
Jason Cockcroft is the illustrator/author of over 40 children's books. He has worked with numerous publishers, notably illustrating covers for the last three books in the HARRY POTTER series. Jason has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and he won the inaugural Blue Peter Book Award for A PILGRIM'S PROGRESS. 
4th May 2017

The Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike. This new hardback is one ... MoreThe Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

(20 reviews) Review
28th February 2019

Bad Mermaids Meet the Witches: World Book Day 2019

Once every one hundred years, the mermaids of the Hidden Lagoon and the witches of Sinkville get together for a party! T... MoreBad Mermaids Meet the Witches: World Book Day 2019

(19 reviews) Review
1st June 2017

Bad Mermaids

_______________ 'You'll laugh your tail off' - Rob Biddulph _______________ The first book in the hilarious Bad Mermai... MoreBad Mermaids

(18 reviews) Review
13th July 2017

The Lost Treasure

Polly and her new ghostly friends William, Rex and Magnus wake Li-Mei, the Chinese porcelain Fu Dog from the Red Drawing... MoreThe Lost Treasure

(14 reviews) Review
6th May 2021

We Were Wolves

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal Boy lives in a caravan on his own in the woods... MoreWe Were Wolves

(14 reviews) Review
9th February 2017

The Moonlight Statue

For Polly, moving to Penhallow Hall is the fresh start she’s been longing for since the death of her father. Her mum has... MoreThe Moonlight Statue

(12 reviews) Review
28th January 2016

Amazing Animal Journeys

A beautiful, fact-filled picture book by naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham . Stunningly illustrated by Harr... MoreAmazing Animal Journeys

(8 reviews) Review
14th June 2018

Bad Mermaids: On the Rocks

_______________ 'You'll laugh your tail off' - Rob Biddulph _______________ The second book in the hilar... MoreBad Mermaids: On the Rocks

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27th June 2019

Bad Mermaids: On Thin Ice

_______________ 'You'll laugh your tail off' - Rob Biddulph _______________ The third book in the hilari... MoreBad Mermaids: On Thin Ice

(3 reviews) Review
3rd September 2020

The Accidental Wizard

  A raucously funny middle grade adventure for fans of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman... Twig is th... MoreThe Accidental Wizard

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