Lissa Evans
Lissa Evans still remembers writing her first joke, aged seven (it involved a hippo). She never lost her interest in funny lines, and, following a medical degree, she changed careers to become a comedy producer for radio and TV, where her credits included Father Ted. Eventually, after a decade of running a red pencil through other people’s work, Lissa began to write something of her own.
Her first book for children, Small Change for Stuart, was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the 2011 Costa Children’s Book Award. Her books for adults include Their Finest Hour and a Half, which was longlisted for the Baileys Prize and made into a recent film (Their Finest, starring Bill Nighy).
Books
Author: Lissa Evans
Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 8+
In this sequel to the acclaimed, Small Change for Stuart, Stuart and his friend April must solve magical puzzles to discover the whereabouts of his uncle's missing Will.
Author: Lissa Evans
Publisher: Doubleday
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 10+
This humorous adventure is accompanied by atmospheric ink drawings, making this an attractive and compelling book for confident boy and girl readers
Author: Lissa Evans
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 9+
Don't be fooled by the cutesy title. The particularly 'Wabbit' in the story is anything but sweet! Fidge is a clever, slightly cynical 11 year old who is flung into the world of her little sister Minnie's favourite story - the world of the Wimbley Woos.
Author: Lissa Evans
Publisher: David Fickling
Interest age: 9-12
Reading age: 9+
Utterly bonkers and totally brilliant; searingly funny and acutely painful; completely fantastical yet strangely believable; this crazy adventure will make you gasp, smile and maybe even shed a tear or two.