LOB

Available in paperback (top right) and hardback (below).

Stand quietly in a park, garden, or the woods one day. Listen! Watch! If you are one of the lucky ones, you might see him … Lob! A green man.

You have to be a special person to see Lob, that’s what Grandpa Will says. Lucy’s parents don’t believe he exists, but Lucy does. And she’s delighted when she finally catches sight of the Green Man in Grandpa’s garden.

Then something awful happens, and Lucy feels that her life has turned upside-down. Back at home in London, she wonders whether she’ll ever see Lob again. Will he come and find her?

Lob is perfectly illustrated by Pam Smy.

Long-listed, Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize 2010

Nominated, Carnegie Medal

Long-listed, UKLA Awards

SHORTLISTED, COVENTRY INSPIRATION BOOK AWARDSS

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“Though set in a modern world - urban traffic, waiting lists for city allotments, etc. - there's something timeless about this lovely story, not only in its theme, which links us back to generations past, but also in the telling of it: elegant, sedate, beautifully crafted, filled with a warm kind of hope and old-fashioned charm. It's also an unashamedly poetic, writerly sort of book, which in other hands might have weighed it down, but not so here. There are not many writers who could have pulled off a story like this - but Linda Newbery is one of them. Very lovely.” - Daniel Hahn, The Ultimate Book Guide

“An exquisite novel for the more sensitive seven to nine year-olds.” - Helen Brown, The Telegraph

“A family classic.” - Geraldine Brennan, The Observer

“Laced with poems, and beautifully illustrated, this is a magical story of believing in the unknown.” -Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian

“An utter delight … Beautifully written, the story is perfect for young readers who need a more fulfilling text, but aren’t ready for a fat novel.” ~ Marilyn Brocklehurst, The Bookseller [Spring Highlights]

David Fickling Books

ISBN 0385610815

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BARNEY THE BOAT DOG

Four stories about Barney and his owner, Jim, who live on their narrowboat Whistling Jack. Travel the rivers and canals with Barney as he confronts his fears of tunnels, chases a runaway horse, rescues Jim from serious trouble and puzzles about what to do for the best!

Charmingly illustrated by John Francis, and also available as audiobooks.

Cat Tales from Usborne

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All six Cat Tales are now published by Usborne, with charming illustrations by Stephen Lambert (click www.imagesofdelight.com to see more of Stephen’s work). They are individual stories, so you can read all of them or just one, and in any order.

The two latest stories are:

Ice Cat

When Tom makes a cat of ice and snow, it comes to life at night: roaming the streets, prowling through his dreams. What can it be looking for?

The Cat who Wasn’t There

When a white cat comes into Vincent’s painting shed, he thinks it’s his beloved pet, Snow. But Snow died a year ago. So who is the mischievous newcomer?

POSY

My first picture book!

Posy the kitten is delightfully brought to life by Catherine Rayner, who is the latest winner of the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration.

Visit her website: www.catherinerayner.co.uk

“It has always been clear to me that the best picture books are the least complicated … And so it is with Posy. Linda Newbery’s text is inspirational … and Catherine Rayner shows again that hers is a huge talent.” ~ Fiona Waters, Armadillo magazine

“Everything about this book says ‘quality’. Both author and artist are award-winners and great attention has evidently been paid to every detail of the book’s design. The matte cream pages and cover, with elegant sepia text, probably make it just as attractive to adults as to youngsters. However, this picture book speaks to small children with a fundamental reassurance: like a toddler exploring her own independence, Posy is playful, inquisitive, sometimes bold, sometimes timid, occasionally naughty, but always loved.” ~ Write Away website

"This delightful combination of illustrator and wordsmith encapsulates the antics of a young cat, giving her an endearing presence on the pages ... An undoubted hit with young and older readers"! ~ Books for Keeps, 5-star review

Orchard Books

ISBN 1843629909

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Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal

ALL IN THE FAMILY

This collection of stories about family life, collected by Tony Bradman, includes my story ACCIDENTAL HERO.

A & C Black

ISBN 0713685050

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A DOG CALLED WHATNOT

Illustrated by Georgie Ripper.

Tim has always wanted a dog. When silly old Whatnot appears in the park one day, both Tim and Grandad are desperate to keep him. But what about Tim’s sister Louisa, who can’t stop sneezing when animals are around?

This is a Red Banana book for Egmont Children's Books - the first of two stories about Whatnot.

Suitable for readers of about 5 and up.

ISBN 1405212047

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WHATNOT TAKES CHARGE

Tim knows Whatnot is a winner, and enters him for a competition at the school fete. But when Whatnot takes fright, and gets mixed up with the fancy dress race, things get chaotic ...

The second story about a dog called Whatnot, with delightful illustrations by Georgie Ripper.

A Red Banana book for Egmont Children’s Books.

Suitable for readers of about 5 and up.

ISBN 1405212055

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LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER?

Compiled by Bel Mooney.

Includes my contribution, Sing.

Published by Kingfisher

ISBN 0753411466

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THE MYSTERY OF MAPPLESHAM MARKET

Why did the chicken come to market? And who's stealing things from the market stalls, leaving strange presents in return, or notes of complaint? Tom and Jamie are determined to find out...

For readers of about 8 and up.

Published by Longman

ISBN 0582796296

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MR DARWIN AND THE APE BOY

Eliza and her family live close to the famous Mr Charles Darwin. His new book makes everyone think about human beings and their place in the world - but can humans really be related to apes? Now that Mr Darwin is always in the newspapers, Eliza's brother Arnie comes in for some unkind teasing. What can Eliza do about it?

For readers of about 8 and up.

Published by Longman

ISBN 0582796334

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A FAMILY LIKE MINE

Published by Egmont, edited by Kate Agnew

Includes The Christmas Tree

ISBN 1405205199

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GIVE ME SOME SPACE!

Published by Egmont, edited by Kate Agnew

Includes Starry

ISBN 1405205997

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What's cool about school

Published by Egmont, edited by Kate Agnew

Includes Props

ISBN 1405205989

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the elephant, the hare and the black cobra

Published by Pearson Education

Includes The Underwater Elephants

ISBN 0582796075

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The young oxford book of train stories

Published by OUP, edited by Dennis Hamley

Includes The Circle Game

ISBN 0192781707

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The young oxford book of mystery stories

Published by OUP, edited by Dennis Hamley

Includes Rodier's Necklace

ISBN 0192781979

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I REMEMBER, I REMEMBER

Published on World Book Day 2004, this anthology of poems about childhood, from Macmillan, is edited by Brian Moses. It's a beautifully produced little book and includes poems by - among others - Charles Causley, Berlie Doherty, Judith Nicholls, John Mole and James Reeves. My poem, Mapping Our World, is about a stream at the edge of a park where I used to play as a child.

ISBN 0333985915

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