Deze auteur ontdekte de magie van het schrijven op negenjarige leeftijd, toen ze haar eerste dagboek ontving, en is sindsdien gefascineerd. Na haar studie Engelse literatuur en filmwetenschappen aan de Universiteit van Glasgow, waar ze de unieke kans kreeg om filmsymboliek te onderzoeken, begon ze aan een gevarieerde carrière. Na drie decennia van diverse banen en schrijven voor vooraanstaande media, voelde ze een sterke drang om een boek te schrijven. Deze schrijfster put inspiratie uit een breed scala aan auteurs, van klassieke kinderboeken tot hedendaagse literaire stemmen, en streeft ernaar een uniek perspectief en passie in haar werk te leggen.
With inventive and humorous prose, Nicola Skinner explores profound emotions in a captivating narrative. "Starboard" serves as a compelling sequel to the acclaimed "Storm," promising readers a blend of surprise and authenticity in its storytelling.
Set in a vibrant, imaginative world, the story follows a protagonist navigating feelings of not belonging. With a blend of humor and originality, it explores themes of individuality and the desire for adventure. Aimed at readers aged 10 and older, the novel encourages embracing one's uniqueness while adding a splash of color and excitement to everyday life.
The extraordinarily moving, funny and original new novel from the author of the rapturously acclaimed BLOOM.
Blending humor and emotion, this remarkable work takes readers on an unforgettable journey that evokes both laughter and tears. Its imaginative storytelling offers a unique experience, captivating audiences with its originality and depth.
New girl Hattie hopes a scarecrow will protect her den at school, but she soon realises she can't control him ... A darkly comic tale from acclaimed author Nicola Skinner. When lonely Hattie feels out of place at her new school, she creates a scarecrow - Crow. Hattie wants him to guard the den she finds in the playground, the only place she feels happy and comfortable. Poor Crow really just wants to have fun with the other children, but he takes his job for Hattie very seriously and his behaviour starts to get scarier and scarier. Will Hattie realise that Crow is ruining her chance to make new friends before it's too late?