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Wolves, witches, wild little sisters, space-faring guardian agents and farmyard detectives — explore every one of Emma’s books, with praise, awards and where to buy them.
Lucie has always longed for a dog. But not one this big. Or with such sharp teeth. Or with such a hungry look in its eyes… Lucie realises that her new pet is not a dog, but a wolf. Not only that, but a wolf with magical powers.
Winner of the Fantastic Book Awards 2014
“A real cracker of a book, perfect for those newly confident to read on their own.”Armadillo MagazineExplore the book
Miserable and cooped up at home with his over-protective mother, Sam finds life pretty dull … until the extraordinary Griswald family moves in next door and turns everything upside down.
Winner of the Rotherham Children’s Book Award
“Perfect for 10s and over, a terrific comic adventure with many a hair-raising episode.”Times Educational SupplementExplore the book
Three titles: Wild Thing · Wild Thing Gets a Dog · Wild Thing Goes Camping
In this funny, real-life series for 7+, older sister Kate tells the story of life with Wild Thing — a tree-swinging, worm-digging, mud-slinging menace — as they go to school, get a dog and, in their most recent escapade, go wild in the woods.
“Hilarious and heartwarming.”The ScotsmanExplore the book
Jessica Haggerthwaite · Book 1
Jessica and her brother Midge have always been able to keep their mother’s peculiar hobby a secret, but all that changes when Mrs Haggerthwaite announces that she’s turning professional.
Shortlisted for the Branford-Boase Award
“A thoughtful and entertaining story.”The GuardianExplore the book
Jessica Haggerthwaite · Book 2
The sparky Jessica Haggerthwaite is back — continuing the adventures of the girl whose mother just happens to be a witch.
“Readers who enjoyed the witty, fast-moving story of the sparky Jessica Haggerthwaite as Witch Dispatcher will be delighted with the sequel… perfect for the seven to ten year olds.”Financial TimesExplore the book
Two titles: Chloe’s Secret Princess Club · Chloe’s Secret Fairy Godmother Club
Chloe loves fairytales…but it’s not so easy to try and be a princess or a fairy godmother in the real-life world of home and school. But that isn’t going to stop Chloe, and so she and friends Aisha and Eliza start a secret club.
Explore the bookSet in the Austerity period after World War II, this tells the tale of Megan whose life in South Wales is turned upside down when her father comes home from serving with the Occupying Forces in Germany.
“There is plenty for contemporary young readers to identify with… This is a well written book.”School Librarian magazineExplore the book
Ever since Martha bit Father Christmas when she was only six months old, she has been the despair of everyone that knows her. Then Guardian Agent Fred arrives on the scene, sent from a special agency in Outer Space to sort her out. Surely with his Interstellar Powers he can sort out one troublesome child. Or can he?
“There’s a new kid on the block as far as fictional naughty children go, and her name is Martha Bones… she’s a real pleasure.”Pippa Goodhart, author of “You Choose”Explore the book
What’s going on at Bracken Farm? Why do things keep disappearing? It is up to Jess and Ted to turn detective and find out!
Explore the bookHome to Tickles the Wolf and her canine friends — discover what goes on in Swampy Hollow, and watch the official book trailer made by OUP.
Explore the bookSchools and librarians: Emma is happy to talk you through the right book for your readers — or bring them all along on a visit.
