Chris Priestley

  • 3 stars across 6 books
Chris Priestley lives in Cambridge with his wife and son. His novels are brilliantly original additions to a long tradition of horror stories by authors such as M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe.

Chris wrote one of the World Book Day books for 2011 and has been shortlisted for a variety of prestigious children's book awards.
4th January 2018

Long Way Down

AND THEN THERE WERE SHOTS Everybody ran, ducked, hid, tucked themselves tight. Pressed our lips to the pavement and p... MoreLong Way Down

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1st January 1999

Chaos and Uncertainty

Early scientific theories made things seem completely predictable. But the real world is unpredictable, and this book ex... MoreChaos and Uncertainty

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1st March 1995

Escape from Everytown Literature and Culture

General Editor: Sue Palmer Fiction Editor and Language Consultant: Wendy BodyThe Longman Book Project for ages 4-11: Ins... MoreEscape from Everytown Literature and Culture

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1st July 2001

Barney's Headcase

When Barney Unwin's hair inexplicably falls out, leaving him totally bald, he can't work out which is worse: his friends... MoreBarney's Headcase

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1st September 2002

Monster from under

Yellow Bananas Teacher's Guide Based on the Yellow Bananas series, this resource for teachers helps reinforce and enhanc... MoreMonster from under

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