Read more
Informationen zum Autor Vivian French worked in children’s theatre for ten years before she established herself as a storyteller. In 1988 she began to write for children and has had over 40 books published since them, including her Morris books and two Sleepovers, and the 3rd Century story in Centuries of Stories for Collins. She has travelled from Orkney to Oklahoma talking about children’s books; is a visiting lecturer at the University of the West of England and reviews for the Guardian. Korky Paul was born in Harare Zimbabwe. He enjoyed a wild and privileged childhood in the African bush veldt. Korky studied Fine Arts at Durban Art School and Film Animation at CalArts. He’s best known for illustrating the series, Winnie the Witch published in over 44 languages. Known only to himself as the 'World's Greatest Portrait Artist – and Dinosaur Drawer’, he regularly visits schools promoting his passion for drawing and is one of the 20% still scribbling with Pen ‘n Ink on Paper. Klappentext Leroy Jones is a very ordinary boy blessed with a truly ridiculous name - one that he is determined to keep hidden from everyone. But when he is paired with the bossy Amy Strundle for a project, she's set to be a thorn in his side and wants everyone to know his secret. Can Leroy find a way to get his revenge, and is it really a dish best served cold? Zusammenfassung A comical cautionary tale from award-winning author Vivian French! brought to life by the instantly recognisable inky artwork of illustration legend Korky Paul.
