Books with author Susan McCarthy

First there was 'A Confusion of Gnomes', then 'Revenge of the Gnomes'. Popular author Jan McCarthy is writing for children and the results are wonderful, funny short novels written by a qualified Teacher of English and Humanities who has thought carefully about language learning and child development. 'The Toothsome Frog' is a refreshing look at tooth fairies and princes who have been turned into frogs, and what - if anything - can be done about it.

No More Rainbows is the 4th in Jan McCarthy's Rainbow Tales: a series of books for upper primary/lower secondary school pupils and their teachers, as well as parents/carers and children reading at home. Jan's background in English and PSHE teaching informs every line. This funny, heartwarming story is also written with grammar, vocabulary, and every aspect of children's learning about the use of the English language.

Blue Bear is off on another adventure, and this time his friend Raggy Maggy is going with him. But they find themselves in terrible danger from the evil Ragman. Only Old Bear's quick thinking and brave action can save them. This book is not only entertaining, but will help children to read, and to see how to write, structure and craft their own stories. The author had years of experience as an English teacher in secondary education.

This charming story of a brave cat and his journey to find a happy home is the last in Jan McCarthy's series of 7 'Rainbow Tales' for children and the English classroom. Butrus the ginger cat, who also appears in Jan's series 'The Gnome Trilogy' goes through many trials to reach his destination: the Sussex home of a talented and kind-hearted vet, Mr. Bashir.