Patrick Benson

Patrick Benson

  • 5 stars across 28 books
Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham live in Exmouth, Devon, in a house not too far from the sea. Elspeth writes in a room on the ground floor while Mal writes in the attic. Sometimes they meet in the middle to write books like this one. It is Elspeth who finds the seeds the stories grow from. Mal is the author of teenage novels Keeper, Exposure and Carnegie Medal-winning Tamar.

Patrick Benson has won many awards for his work, including the Mother Goose Award, the Christopher Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award. He has worked with both Roald Dahl and Russell Hoban and his book with Martin Waddell, Owl Babies, has sold over 12 million copies. He lives near Hawick, Scotland.
3rd October 2019

The Wind in the Willows

'There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.' From picnics by the... MoreThe Wind in the Willows

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29th September 2011

Shadow

A powerful novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller… Never have Aman and his mother nee... MoreShadow

(14 reviews) Review
7th November 2013

The Minpins

Little Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond.So, one day, tha... MoreThe Minpins

(5 reviews) Review
20th March 2012

It's a Dog's Life

(3 reviews) Review
1st May 2009

Little Boat

The inspiring story of a little boat on a big adventure. This little boat struggles through terrible storms, past giant ... MoreLittle Boat

(3 reviews) Review
31st March 2006

Night Sky

Usborne Spotters Guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts of the natural world. Each title includes detailed full-c... MoreNight Sky

(3 reviews) Review
5th September 2013

North: The Greatest Animal Journey on Earth

A passionate nature lover and a renowned artist trace the awe-inspiring spring migration of millions of creatures to the... MoreNorth: The Greatest Animal Journey on Earth

(1 review) Review
4th September 2008

The Minpins

Little Billy doesn't really believe there are monsters in the wood, but the red-hot smoke-belching gruncher is real enou... MoreThe Minpins

(1 review) Review
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