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Andrew Norriss was born in 1947, went to Trinity College, Dublin, and then became a school teacher because a woman called Mrs Morrison told him to. In 1982, another woman told him he should be a writer, so he did that instead, partly because of the money, but mostly because it means you can watch movies in the afternoon.
He lives in a thatched cottage in a little Hampshire village with a loving wife and two wonderful children, and life would be pretty near perfect if he could just get rid of the moles on the lawn, and his son didn’t leave marmalade dribbling down the side of the jar so that it stuck on your fingers when you picked it up in the morning.
What a beaut of a book! Felix is an absolute joy of a character - determined, entrepreneurial, entertaining - and this story of kindness and following your dreams is a cheering, charming delight. A forgotten birthday sparks Felix’s burgeoning card-making business and it’s not long before he has requests for cards coming out of his ears, and a whopping stash of cash beneath his bed. Convinced he can turn this into something more (“After all, when people kept coming up to you and giving you money...It was a no-brainer, really”), Felix shares his news with best friend Mo (creator of the original card) and sets his sights on bigger things. But, as most business entrepreneurs know, success comes at a price, and in Felix’s case that turns out to be a pickle involving the stresses of expanding too fast, having too many orders to fulfil, unreliable equipment, and finance management. So, Felix’s wealthy Uncle Rufus is called upon as a business consultant, but his involvement only adds to the complications… Brilliant for budding businesspeople, or anyone who’s ever had A Great Idea, this book is a shot of sunny self-belief, with a side dose of drama.
UKLA Longlist Book Awards - 2019 | MEET FLOYD. He's a tennis star. Possibly even good enough to win Wimbledon one day. MEET MIKE. He's . . . different. Apart from anything else, Floyd seems to be the only one who can see him. But Mike must have appeared for a reason and nding out why is perhaps the most important thing Floyd will ever do . . .
Shortlisted for the 2015 Costa Children's Book Award Francis is a bit of an outsider and doesn’t really have friends. But he finds it really easy to talk to Jessica. They’ve got lots in common and are firm friends within hours of meeting. It doesn’t really matter to either that Jessica’s a ghost. Funny, clever, beautifully written this wonderful book shows how quickly life can change so that it can appear impossible one moment, be full of hope and possibilities the next. Everyone should read it! ~ Andrea Reece “Funny, clever, beautifully written – it perfectly describes the transforming power of friendship.” Costa Children's Book Award Judges
Shortlisted for the 2015 Costa Children's Book Award - Chosen as one of the Top Ten Best New Books for Children 2015 by Andrea Reece. Francis is a bit of an outsider and doesn’t really have friends. But he finds it really easy to talk to Jessica. They’ve got lots in common and are firm friends within hours of meeting. It doesn’t really matter to either that Jessica’s a ghost. Funny, clever, beautifully written this wonderful book shows how quickly life can change so that it can appear impossible one moment, be full of hope and possibilities the next. Everyone should read it! ~ Andrea Reece “Funny, clever, beautifully written – it perfectly describes the transforming power of friendship.” Costa Children's Book Award Judges
Entertainingly written, prize-winning Aquila is an exciting adventure. On a boring school trip, Tom and Geoff discover an ancient flying machine. Determined to find out more about it but also desperate to keep their find a secret, the boys return to the spot and, having mastered how to fly the thing, are soon off on incredible travels in a ship with strange powers including the ability to make them invisible. Along the way, they even have to learn some Latin for purposes of communication. Soundly based in a convincing everyday setting, Aquila is also a tightly plotted and well-imagined adventure. Perfect for Reluctant Readers as well as keen readers. To view other titles we think are suitable for reluctant readers please click here.
Winner of the 1997 Whitbread Children's Novel Award | Entertainingly written, prize-winning Aquila is an exciting adventure. On a boring school trip, Tom and Geoff discover an ancient flying machine. Determined to find out more about it but also desperate to keep their find a secret, the boys return to the spot and, having mastered how to fly the thing, are soon off on incredible travels in a ship with strange powers including the ability to make them invisible. Along the way, they even have to learn some Latin for purposes of communication. Soundly based in a convincing everyday setting, Aquila is also a tightly plotted and well-imagined adventure.
What a beaut of a book! Felix is an absolute joy of a character - determined, entrepreneurial, entertaining - and this story of kindness and following your dreams is a cheering, charming delight. A forgotten birthday sparks Felix’s burgeoning card-making business and it’s not long before he has requests for cards coming out of his ears, and a whopping stash of cash beneath his bed. Convinced he can turn this into something more (“After all, when people kept coming up to you and giving you money...It was a no-brainer, really”), Felix shares his news with best friend Mo (creator of the original card) and sets his sights on bigger things. But, as most business entrepreneurs know, success comes at a price, and in Felix’s case that turns out to be a pickle involving the stresses of expanding too fast, having too many orders to fulfil, unreliable equipment, and finance management. So, Felix’s wealthy Uncle Rufus is called upon as a business consultant, but his involvement only adds to the complications… Brilliant for budding businesspeople, or anyone who’s ever had A Great Idea, this book is a shot of sunny self-belief, with a side dose of drama.
Everyone needs to get to know Mike. Floyd is on his way to becoming a tennis champion when one day, during a match, a stranger stops him from playing. A stranger who feels very familiar - Mike. Mike is going to change Floyd's life forever. Because finding your own dream is never easy, and, sometimes, you need someone to show you the way. Read Mike and feel better - about almost everything.
UKLA Longlist Book Awards - 2019 | MEET FLOYD. He's a tennis star. Possibly even good enough to win Wimbledon one day. MEET MIKE. He's . . . different. Apart from anything else, Floyd seems to be the only one who can see him. But Mike must have appeared for a reason and nding out why is perhaps the most important thing Floyd will ever do . . .
Francis fuhrt in der Schule ein einsames, ungluckliches Leben, denn er ist der einzige Junge, der sich fur Mode interessiert und selbst Kleidung naht. Das perfekte Opfer. In Jessica findet er zum ersten Mal eine Freundin. Doch Jessica ist ein Geist, der seit uber einem Jahr in der Stadt herumschwebt - bisher allerdings vollkommen unsichtbar. Wieso nicht fur Francis? Auch die kleinwuchsige, "e;unmadchenhafte"e; Andi und der ubergewichtige Roland konnen Jessica sehen und horen. Bald schon verbindet die vier Auenseiter eine Freundschaft, die keiner von ihnen zuvor gekannt hat. Die Frage ist: Was haben sie alle gemeinsam? Und warum ist Jessica uberhaupt als Geist unterwegs?
Shortlisted for the 2015 Costa Children's Book Award Francis is a bit of an outsider and doesn’t really have friends. But he finds it really easy to talk to Jessica. They’ve got lots in common and are firm friends within hours of meeting. It doesn’t really matter to either that Jessica’s a ghost. Funny, clever, beautifully written this wonderful book shows how quickly life can change so that it can appear impossible one moment, be full of hope and possibilities the next. Everyone should read it! ~ Andrea Reece “Funny, clever, beautifully written – it perfectly describes the transforming power of friendship.” Costa Children's Book Award Judges
Shortlisted for the 2015 Costa Children's Book Award - Chosen as one of the Top Ten Best New Books for Children 2015 by Andrea Reece. Francis is a bit of an outsider and doesn’t really have friends. But he finds it really easy to talk to Jessica. They’ve got lots in common and are firm friends within hours of meeting. It doesn’t really matter to either that Jessica’s a ghost. Funny, clever, beautifully written this wonderful book shows how quickly life can change so that it can appear impossible one moment, be full of hope and possibilities the next. Everyone should read it! ~ Andrea Reece “Funny, clever, beautifully written – it perfectly describes the transforming power of friendship.” Costa Children's Book Award Judges
Odd things happen to Archie every day. Some very odd things. On Monday, a piano rolls down the hill and traps his new friend Cyd in her mum's car. And then a lorry tips a load of gravel on top of it. At least Cyd finds it exciting. Though of course she doesn't believe that this sort of thing happens to Archie every day. Until Tuesday, when Archie finds a dead dog in his pocket . . . Join Archie and Cyd for a whole week's worth of completely surprising and outrageously funny escapades.
Entertainingly written, prize-winning Aquila is an exciting adventure. On a boring school trip, Tom and Geoff discover an ancient flying machine. Determined to find out more about it but also desperate to keep their find a secret, the boys return to the spot and, having mastered how to fly the thing, are soon off on incredible travels in a ship with strange powers including the ability to make them invisible. Along the way, they even have to learn some Latin for purposes of communication. Soundly based in a convincing everyday setting, Aquila is also a tightly plotted and well-imagined adventure. Perfect for Reluctant Readers as well as keen readers. To view other titles we think are suitable for reluctant readers please click here.
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