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Jenny Nimmo

Jenny Nimmois a British author of children's books, including many fantasy and adventure novels, chapter books, and picture books. Born in England, she has lived mostly in Wales for forty years. She is probably best known for two series of fantasy novels: The Magician Trilogy (1986–1989), contemporary stories rooted in Welsh myth, and Children of the Red King (2002–2010), featuring Charlie Bone and other schoolchildren endowed with magical powers.

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  • Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock

    Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock

    Author: Jenny Nimmo
    Publisher: Egmont
    Interest age: 8+
    Reading age: 9+

    Charlie’s ancestor, Otus the giant, has been imprisoned by the evil Count Harken and Charlie is sucked into a painting of Badlock to rescue him.

  • Invisible Vinnie

    Invisible Vinnie

    Author: Jenny Nimmo Illustrator: Sue Heap
    Publisher: Random House
    Interest age: 6-8
    Reading age: 6+

    Rose is miserable and one morning she confides in her Uncle Vinnie. Although she is worried about reading in class, her real problem is Zack, a school bully, who teases her.

  • Midnight For Charlie Bone

    Midnight For Charlie Bone

    Author: Jenny Nimmo
    Publisher: Egmont
    Interest age: 10+
    Reading age: 10+

    Charlie is unnerved to discover that he can hear people in photographs talking. His aunts take an unhealthy interest in his gift and send him to the notorious Bloor's Academy...

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