Jenny Pearson is a British teacher and children's author.

''The Super'' ''Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates'' (2020)

''The Super'' ''Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates'', illustrated by

Rob Biddulph Rob Biddulph is a British children's author and illustrator. Early life Biddulph was born on 12 October 1972 in Barnet, London. He attended Dame Alice Owen's School. He graduated with a BA(Hons) degree in Visual Communication and Design from ...

, was published May 12, 2020 by Norton Young Readers. The book has sold to eighteen countries. ''Kirkus Reviews'' called it a "goofball comedy with heart," and ''

The Guardian ''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'', and changed its name in 1959. Along with its sister papers ''The Observer'' and ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardian'' is part of the Gu ...

'' referred to it as a "caper of a debut."'''' ''The Times'' said it was "very funny". ''

Booklist ''Booklist'' is a publication of the American Library Association that provides critical reviews of books and audiovisual materials for all ages. ''Booklist''s primary audience consists of libraries, educators, and booksellers. The magazine is av ...

'' noted that the book's main character, "Freddie, ends up with expanded definitions of both family and miracles, and readers will, too." ''The Super'' ''Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates'' was shortlisted for the 2021

Branford Boase Award The Branford Boase Award is a British literary award presented annually to an outstanding children's or young-adult novel by a first-time writer; "the most promising book for seven year-olds and upwards by a first time novelist." The award is sha ...

''The Incredible Record Smashers'' (2021)

''The Incredible Record Smashers'', illustrated by Erica Salcedo, was published March 4, 2021 by

Usborne Publishing Usborne Publishing, often called Usborne Books, is a British publisher of children's books. Founded by Peter Usborne in 1973, Usborne Publishing uses an in-house team of writers, editors and designers. One of its sales channels is Usborne Books ...

. ''

The Times ''The Times'' is a British daily national newspaper based in London. It began in 1785 under the title ''The Daily Universal Register'', adopting its current name on 1 January 1788. ''The Times'' and its sister paper ''The Sunday Times'' (fou ...

'' called it "a genuinely funny novel with a mental health theme".

Awards and honours

Publications

*''The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates'', illustrated by

(2020) *''The Incredible Record Smashers'', illustrated by Erica Salcedo (2021) *''Operation Nativity'' (2022)

References

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