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Laura Ellen Anderson

5 stars across 42 books

Laura Ellen Anderson Biography
Laura Ellen Anderson is a British author and illustrator who has just published the second book in her new series, Amelia Fang, who she describes as a modern day Wednesday Addams from the Addams Family. Laura has illustrated many children's books including The Witch Wars series, Evil Emperor Penguin and 21 cover illustrations for the relaunch of The Famous Five books to celebrate Enid Blyton's 75th Anniversary. Laura has also worked with CBeebies presenter and author Cerrie Burnell illustrating her Harper series of stories.

Born in 1988, Laura graduated with a first class degree in illustration before working at an illustration agency and then numerous book publishers in the UK and USA. Her first book as author and illustrator, I Don't Want Curly Hair, was published in March 2017.

Laura Ellen Anderson Facts
Laura is the first female illustrator to have designed a Terry Pratchett book, covering the new editions of his Tiffany Aching series.

In her spare time, Laura loves making 3D models of her book characters.

Our favourite Laura Ellen Anderson Book Characters
Harper - from the Harper series
Luke - from My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord
Fran - from The Witch Wars

Our favourite Laura Ellen Anderson Book Quotes
"I hunt down the stickiest tape I can find - this has to help each of the curls to unwind! But no, each strand twizzles and wiggles and tangles and sticks out around me at mad, crazy angles!" (I Don't Want Curly Hair)

"Welcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares!" (Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball)

Bad Mermaids Meet the Witches: World Book Day 2019

28th February 2019

Bad Mermaids Meet the Witches: World Book Day 2019

Once every one hundred years, the mermaids of the Hidden Lagoon and the witches of Sinkville get together for a party! T... MoreBad Mermaids Meet the Witches: World Book Day 2019

(19 reviews) Review

Prince George Goes to School

3rd May 2018

Prince George Goes to School

Prince George is starting school in this brilliantly funny, reassuring picture book from award-winning author Caryl ... MorePrince George Goes to School

(16 reviews) Review

I Don't Want to Be Quiet!

5th March 2020

I Don't Want to Be Quiet!

From the excellent Laura Ellen Anderson, this is a very funny picture book about taking notice of the quieter things in ... MoreI Don't Want to Be Quiet!

(14 reviews) Review

Harper and the Circus of Dreams

3rd March 2016

Harper and the Circus of Dreams

A beautifully written, lyrical tale featuring a cast of funny and loveable characters, created by CBeebies' presen... MoreHarper and the Circus of Dreams

(13 reviews) Review

Harper and the Sea of Secrets - World book Day 2016

3rd March 2016

Harper and the Sea of Secrets - World book Day 2016

The Songs of the Sea festival is about to start, but disaster has struck! The royal musicians will be performing, ... MoreHarper and the Sea of Secrets - World book Day 2016

(13 reviews) Review

Harper and the Night Forest

2nd March 2017

Harper and the Night Forest

A beautifully written, lyrical tale featuring a cast of funny and loveable characters, created by CBeebies' presen... MoreHarper and the Night Forest

(13 reviews) Review

The Wee Free Men: A Tiffany Aching Novel

27th April 2017

The Wee Free Men: A Tiffany Aching Novel

Tiffany wants to be a witch when she grows up.A proper one, with a pointy hat. And flying, she's always dreamed of flyin... MoreThe Wee Free Men: A Tiffany Aching Novel

(13 reviews) Review

Swashbuckle Lil and the Jewel Thief

9th February 2017

Swashbuckle Lil and the Jewel Thief

Lil is a pirate, a good sort of pirate, and when there is someone to save, she'll do what is right (if i... MoreSwashbuckle Lil and the Jewel Thief

(10 reviews) Review

Famous Five: Good Old Timmy and Other Stories: World Book Day 2017

23rd February 2017

Famous Five: Good Old Timmy and Other Stories: World Book Day 2017

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most po... MoreFamous Five: Good Old Timmy and Other Stories: World Book Day 2017

(9 reviews) Review

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