“Evidently inspired by her creativity, on each of the following 164 days, Norva asked ‘which animals would make sick sleuths’. It is generous to state that 50% of her suggestions were unfeasible and the other 50% aggravating.”
This collection, packed with short stories, poems and pictures from the very best children's authors and illustrators, aims to provide just that. Within its pages, you'll find animal friends from insects to elephants, high-flying grandmas, a homesick sprite, the tooth fairy, and even extraterrestrial life. There are 133 contributions from authors and illustrators, including Anthony Horowitz, Axel Scheffler, Catherine Johnson, Jacqueline Wilson, Katherine Rundell, Lauren Child, Michael Morpurgo and Onjali Q. Rauf.
Proceeds from this book have been donated to NHS Charities Together, in gratitude for the incredible efforts of all those who worked in hospitals over the quarantine period.
My contribution was ‘The Wagatha Christie Conundrum: Five animals who would make distinguished detectives – a study by Nik and Norva Alexander.’
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