Shelley Davidow

Shelley Davidow

  • 5 stars across 16 books
Shelley Davidow was born in South Africa and has lived in the UK and US. She has been a researcher, teacher and lecturer. Her novel for older children, The Spirit of the Mountain, was nominated for the first Macmillan Writer's Prize for Africa in 2002. Krystyna Emilia Kurzyca was born, raised and artistically educated in post-World War II, communist Poland. In 1981, she moved to the United States, where she has immersed herself in illustration for children's books.
5th February 2015

Nuts in Space

A hilarious intergalatic adventure from award-winning comic genius, Elys DolanNot so long ago, in a galaxy fairly far aw... MoreNuts in Space

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2nd June 2003

Hop Step Jump; Water for Monique (HOP)

A description of traditional life through a story about collecting water from the local river.... MoreHop Step Jump; Water for Monique (HOP)

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1st October 2005

The Wise Enchanter: A Journey Through the Alphabet

Words are disappearing from the world. Something is lurking in the deepest waters, devouring all the words that are no l... MoreThe Wise Enchanter: A Journey Through the Alphabet

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4th June 1997

Trendsetters;Rainy Season

The trendsetter eries are modern books of fiction centring the intersts of older teenagers. Written in a lively way and ... MoreTrendsetters;Rainy Season

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25th January 1995

Freefalling

This is one a series of original stories designed for the 12 to 16 age-group. All the stories have a strong African flav... MoreFreefalling

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10th May 2002

Today Child; Handful of Sweets

In these stories young readers meet children whose lives are disrupted by war and disaster. They will discover how under... MoreToday Child; Handful of Sweets

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