I have written several books for younger children, many for those just learning to read.
My latest, published by Franklin Watts in their Reading Champions series, is a retelling of the old favourite, HANSEL AND GRETEL.
Hansel and Gretel is the story of two children who are lost in the forest and find a house made of sweets. But when Hansel decides to eat one of the sweets, they discover that the old lady who lives there is not quite a sweet as she seems.
This book is also published by Franklin Watts as part of their Reading Champion series. It’s a retelling of a Maltese folk tale, and it tells the story of a wicked giant who is terrorising a village, and the humble shoemaker who tricks him and saves the people.
This is the story of Holly, who wants the new baby to be a sister, not a brother.
These are my previous two books, also published by Franklin Watts in their Reading Champions series:
This is the story of a chick who hatches with ducklings and grows up to be a hen-duck!
This is the story of a dog called Sandy who is training his family so that they will be perfect for him.
“POOR BEAR” is published by Franklin Watts in their Reading Champions series.
When Amy takes the class bear home for the weekend, she wants to make things fun for him. Dad agrees to take photos of bear, but will it be as much fun for him?
“Poor Bear” is also published by Amazon.
“Super Baby” is published by Franklin Watts in their “Froglets” series.
Joel is bored, and decides his baby sister is not much fun to play with, until she proves to have superpowers!
“Super Baby” is also published by Amazon.
“Amazing Archie” is published by Franklin Watts in their “Froglets” series.
Archie is a bat who likes to do his own thing, instead of flying in straight lines like his brothers and sisters. But when their tree home is threatened, might this be a good thing for the bats?
Amazing Archie is also published by Amazon.
The Princess and the Dragon, published by Franklin Watts in their “Tiddlers” series, is about a princess whose best friend is a dragon. So what happens when a prince comes along who wants to save her from the dragon?
The Princess and the Dragon is also available from Amazon.
The Clumsy Giant, published by Franklin Watts in their “Tadpoles” series, is about Giant Bigfoot. He is very clumsy, and always causing trouble in the town. Can Peter the handyman help the giant and the townspeople to live together?
The Clumsy Giant is also available from Amazon.
Gerald’s Busy Day, published by Franklin Watts in their “Froglets” series, is about Gerald, Tom and Lucy’s pet gerbil. They are worried that he will be bored while they are at school. Mum is sure he will sleep all day, but Gerald has other ideas!
Gerald’s Busy Day is also available from Amazon.
The Wish Fish, published by Franklin Watts in their “Tadpoles” series, is about Ozzie Otter who catches a wish fish. Unfortunately the fish escapes before Ozzie can make his wish. Can anyone help him to find it again?
The Wish Fish is also available from Amazon.
Pirate Pete, published by Franklin Watts in their Tadpoles series, is about Pete the pirate who finds a map of a treasure island with a big X marked on it. Can he find the treasure?
Pirate Pete is available from Amazon
The Sad Princess, published by Franklin Watts in their Tadpoles series, is about the princess who is always sad. The King offers a bag of gold to anyone who can make her laugh. Can anyone help?
The Sad Princess is also available from Amazon
Hippo’s Holiday, published by Franklin Watts in their Reading Corner series, is about Hippo who couldn’t decide where to go for his holiday. He couldn’t find anywhere he liked. Where will he end up?
Hippo’s Holiday is also published by Amazon.
The Rabbit’s Tale, published by Usborne First Reading: Level 1, is about Rabbit who thinks his home is too small. He asks Owl what to do, and Owl gives him some surprising advice. This is based on an old folk tale.
The Rabbit’s Tale is also available from Amazon.
The Stonecutter, published by Usborne First Reading: Level 2, is about a stonecutter who wasn’t happy, so he wished to be lots of other things instead. How will he end up? This is based on a traditional Japanese story.
The Stonecutter is also available from Amazon.
The King and the Great Fire, published by Franklin Watts in their Hopscotch Histories series for younger readers, is about Will, who tries to help King Charles the Second put out the Great Fire of London.
The King and the Great Fire is also available from Amazon.
The Three Wishes, published by Pearson Education Ltd, is the story of a poor woodcutter and his wife who are given three wishes. What will they wish for? This is a retelling of an old folk tale.
The Three Wishes is available from Pearson Education Ltd.
Lynne Benton 