Seven top authors, seven brilliant stories. A special collection of stories for young children from seven of their favourite authors! With tales about everything from imaginary friends to following Mum's orders, an amazing dog to unexpected neighbours, this collection is perfect for sharing at bedtime, bathtime - anytime! These seven authors are brought together for the first time in this special volume to celebrate Piccadilly Press's 2013 anniversary - 30 years of brilliant publishing for children.

 

There are 224 pages in this book. It is an anthology. This book was published 2013 by Templar Publishing .

Susan Price is the acclaimed author of many books for children of all ages. In 1987 she won the Carnegie Medal for her novel The Ghost Drum and in 1994 was shortlisted again for Heads and Tales (both Faber). Her work draws inspiration from her native Black Country, where she still lives. Hilary McKay is a critically acclaimed author who has won many awards, including the Guardian Children's Jacqueline Wilson has written over 70 books for young readers of all ages. She lives in England. Robert Swindells is author of the award-winning novel Brother in the Land and has just finished his first picture book for children. He lives in West Yorkshire, England. Anne Fine is a bestselling author, former Children's Laureate and prize-winner with great profile across the trade, libraries and educational markets. Helen Cresswell is best known for the Lizzie Dripping stories which appeared on television, and The Piemakers, her first outstanding success. Jan Mark is a prestigious children's author and has been writing children's books for over 30 years.

This book has the following chapters: Mister Maggs by Helen Cresswell Press Play by Anne Fine A Worm's Eye View by Jan Mark Why Didn't You Tell Me? by Hilary Mckay Pedro by Susan Price The Muckitups by Robert Swindells Jimmy Jelly by Jacqueline Wilson