Anne Fine combina magistralmente el humor con profundos problemas sociales en sus novelas, reconociendo que incluso sus obras para lectores más jóvenes a menudo exploran el confuso viaje de crecer. Su objetivo es retratar la lucha a través del caos de la vida como algo que vale la pena y, a veces, hilarantemente divertido. Para los lectores adultos, Fine es conocida por sus comedias negras, que profundizan en las dinámicas familiares conocidas, despojando capas para exponer conflictos y tensiones ocultas con una mezcla de horror y deleite. Su enfoque distintivo a menudo resalta las corrientes subyacentes inquietantes en la vida doméstica.
Martín Vicente es un niño que ha llegado nuevo al colegio. La señorita le sienta al lado de Javier Pastor, el niño que peor escribe del mundo. Martín empieza, casi sin darse cuenta, a ayudarle a escribir mejor. Así es como empieza a cambiar la vida de Martín. ¿Conseguirá adaptarse a sus nuevos compañeros? Una historia que refleja con humor y ternura la superación de las dificultades.
La abuela de Iván, Sofía, Tania y Nicolás resulta a veces un poco loca, confunde caras, nombres y no sabe ni en que día vive, pero cuando sus hijos deciden llevarla a una residencia de ancianos, sus cuatro nietos buscarán una solución divertida y llena de ternura para que esto no ocurra. Así comienzan el proyecto Abuelita, plan para hacer cambiar de opinión a sus progenitores y poder seguir disfrutando de la compañía de su excéntrica abuela.
Everyone's always telling Will to stop making so much noise. That is, until he meets music teacher Mr Brand. He thinks Will's not just noisy but that he has a gift ... Award-winning author Anne Fine returns with a touching, musical story of patience, practice and courage. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
He's burned down the family kitchen so now has to spend a week of his summer hols with his uncle Tristram - who's heading off to stay with a new girlfriend - Morning Glory - on a tiny British island.Harry doesn't expect it to be a lot of fun - with just a wacky competition at the end of the week to look forward to. . .
Tuffy doesn't feel wanted at home any more. So what if he broke the new TV? But they're making such a fuss!So Tuffy decides to make a break for it. He bids farewell to the gang - Snowball, Tiger and Bella - and runs away. But starting a new life isn't easy, and soon Tuffy starts to wonder if he's made a terrible mistake . . .
Everyone thinks they know what it's like, going to school. But have you ever wondered what life must be like at a boarding school? A school for young offenders? With her trademark humour, insight, sensitivity and razor-sharp wit, Anne Fine explores these different worlds in a short story collection that will fascinate young readers.
A funny and thought-provoking Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with sensitive and charming artwork by up-and-coming illustration star Vicki Gausden. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
A classic children's story from former Children's Laureate Anne Fine.Anneli hates art. She doesn't like looking at it or thinking about it. When the paints come out in art class at school, she just can't stand it! Behind a hidden door in her house, Anneli finds a painting that draws her into an extraordinary story. Maybe art isn't so boring after all... A hilarious story about new friends and not giving up.
Boggle hats are the latest craze. Everybody at school wants one - but only Lola has one. So she decides to form a club to show the other children how best to nag their parents into buying them one. Tactics range from the Huffy Nag to the Blazing Tantrum. However, the children soon discover that the best way of all is to say please.
A classic children's story from former Children's Laureate Anne Fine.Gemma doesn't believe a chicken could have written a book. Chickens can't even read! But when Andrew shoes her "The True Story of Harrowing Farm", she can't deny that its scratchy pages look, well, chicken-y. It is the story of a chicken who flies millions of miles, reaching the heights of intergalactic superstardom, to try and save us humans.A heart-warming tale about kindness and bravery.