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Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong is an English writer credited with over 100 children's books. He once worked in a bakery, putting jam into doughnuts. He also worked as caretaker, a strawberry-picker and in an office for British Rail.

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  • Armadillo and Hare

    Armadillo and Hare

    Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Rebecca Bagley
    Publisher: David Fickling Books
    Interest age: 4-8
    Reading age: 6+

    In this adorable collection of ten short stories, friends Armadillo and Hare meet other animals in a variety of encounters that centre on the importance of small things. Full of gentle humour and philosophy, reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh.

  • Batpants!

    Batpants!

    Author: Jeremy Strong
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 6+
    Reading age: 7+

    Short chapters, easy-to-read text and funny illustrations will appeal to children who will find plenty of laughs in the story of an orang-utan who lives with the Loveheart family and loves eating apple crumble!

  • Beware Killer Tomatoes

    Beware Killer Tomatoes

    Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Rowan Clifford
    Publisher: Penguin
    Interest age: 6+
    Reading age: 7+

    The latest in a series of illustrated short novels aimed at younger readers. Easily read and funny, it nevertheless addresses some deep questions with which its audience will identify.

    Jack is in hospital after braking his leg by riding his bike into a stationary car whilst escaping from a supermarket accident. He had knocked over a display of tinned toma…

  • LOST! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog

    LOST! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog

    Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Rowan Clifford
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 6+
    Reading age: 8+

    A madcap story of Dazzy Donut Dog, aka Streaker, whose hilarious antics and outrageous exploits barely keep pace with the tornado that is Streaker, the fastest dog in the world.

  • Nellie Choc-Ice Penguin Explorer

    Nellie Choc-Ice Penguin Explorer

    Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Jamie Smith
    Publisher: Little Gems
    Interest age: 5-8
    Reading age: 6+

    Nellie Choc-Ice, an adventurous little penguin, finds herself in a spot of bother when a submarine causes her iceberg to break off and drift away from her home and family. This pocket-sized chapter book packs a punch full of energy and wit. 

  • Romans on the Rampage

    Romans on the Rampage

    Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Rowan Clifford
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 6+
    Reading age: 7+

    Strong's hilarious and pun-filled text, and Rowan Clifford's numerous excellent comic illustrations provide an ideal introduction to Roman life.

  • The Genius Aged 8¼

    The Genius Aged 8¼

    Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Jamie Smith
    Publisher: Barrington Stoke
    Interest age: 6+
    Reading age: 8+

    Alfie's parents are very silly, and it's no time at all until young Alfie shows common sense beyond his years. Soon, he is headteacher, town mayor and prime minister of the country - all before his ninth birthday. Giggles and guffaws aplenty.

  • The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog

    The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog

    Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
    Publisher: Penguin
    Interest age: 6-9
    Reading age: 7+

    Trevor’s mother offers him £30 if he’ll walk the dog every day for summer. It sounds easy enough, but the dog - Streaker - has other ideas.

  • The Ostrich of Pudding Lane

    The Ostrich of Pudding Lane

    Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Sarah Horne
    Publisher: Barrington Stoke
    Interest age: 7-9
    Reading age: 7-9

    When Mad Iris, a large and crazy ostrich, escapes from a local farm, Ross and Katie decide that they have to look after her and keep her at their school, Pudding Lane Primary. A fun, frantic and extremely readable story.

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