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Jenny Nimmo

5 stars across 66 books

Jenny Nimmo was born in Berkshire, but has lived in a converted watermill in Wales for the past thirty four years. Her husband is a painter and printmaker and they have three children and three grandchildren. She has worked in the theatre, in television and as a governess in Italy.

For as long as she can remember, Jenny has loved books. She was six when she went to boarding school and reading was a wonderful escape, it allowed her to believe that she was somewhere else. She begn to write her own stories when she was ten. She cannot help using magic in her work because myths legends and fairy-tales were her favourite reading as a child, and they have remained at the back of her mind ever since.

In 1986 her book `The Snow Spider' won the Smarties Grand Prix and, in 1987, was awarded the Tir na n'Og by the Welsh Arts Council. `The Rinaldi Ring' was chosen as Guardian Book of the Week, and was shortlisted for the Carnegie medal, for which she received a commendation.Five of Jenny's eight books about Charlie Bone in `The Children of the Red King' series were on the New York Times bestseller list, and she has now completed `The Secret Kingdom Trilogy' a prequel to the Charlie Bone Books..

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The Snow Spider

6th October 2016

The Snow Spider

NOW SHOWING AS A MAJOR BBC ADAPTATION – Sundays at 6:05pm ‘Time to find o... MoreThe Snow Spider

(7 reviews) Review

Midnight for Charlie Bone

28th July 2016

Midnight for Charlie Bone

Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potte... MoreMidnight for Charlie Bone

(4 reviews) Review

Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

28th July 2016

Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potte... MoreCharlie Bone and the Hidden King

(3 reviews) Review

Henry and the Guardians of the Lost

8th September 2016

Henry and the Guardians of the Lost

A spell-binding new children's book from one of Britain's best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perf... MoreHenry and the Guardians of the Lost

(3 reviews) Review

Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors

28th July 2016

Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors

Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potte... MoreCharlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors

(2 reviews) Review

Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock

28th July 2016

Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock

Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potte... MoreCharlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock

(2 reviews) Review

Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa

28th July 2016

Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa

Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potte... MoreCharlie Bone and the Blue Boa

(2 reviews) Review

The Snow Spider Trilogy

1st November 2018

The Snow Spider Trilogy

NOW SHOWING AS A MAJOR BBC FAMILY ADAPTATION – SUNDAYS AT 6:05PM AND ON CCBC ON THURSDAYS AT 5PM ... MoreThe Snow Spider Trilogy

(2 reviews) Review

Something Wonderful

4th June 2001

Something Wonderful

(1 review) Review

Leopards' Gold

29th August 2013

Leopards' Gold

In the conclusion to this beautifully crafted trilogy, bestselling author Jenny Nimmo takes her readers on an extraordin... MoreLeopards' Gold

(1 review) Review

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Toby in the Dark

1st May 2020

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Recent Reviews

Charlie Bone and the Red Knight

by Snarhooked

Was considering rating this 3* but as I wrote the review I realised how many issues I had with it,

The plot featured several instances of the chara...
Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock

by Snarhooked

There were moments in this book that reminded me why I have continued to read the series but the returns are diminishing. It seems like a long time si...
Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

by Snarhooked

I enjoyed this book but it could have been better. I liked the side plots but the 'reveal' about Charlie's father was figured out several books earlie...