"Billy the Conkerer" by Wendy Smith follows the adventures of a young boy named Billy, who dreams of becoming the champion of conkers. Armed with his trusty conker, Billy faces challenges and rivals from his school, learning valuable lessons about determination, friendship, and resilience along the way. As he practices hard and strategizes for the big conker tournament, he discovers that winning isn’t everything; it’s the fun and camaraderie that truly matter. This heartwarming tale captures the spirit of childhood, bringing nostalgia and joy to readers of all ages as they root for Billy on his quest. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called First Young Puffin .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Wendy Smith was born and brought up in south-west London. After studying Graphic Design at Hornsey College of Art, she trained as an illustrator at the RCA. She pursued a career in advertising, before beginning to illustrate children's books - a career she has pursued for the past twenty-five years. She also teaches illustration, part-time, at Brighton University.