Sophie Willan, Courtney Baird, Toni Johnson, Louise Wallwein, Susie Hadaway, Beatrice Kabera, Catherine Spencer, Richard Watson, Oliver Sykes, Lemn Sissay
Tales of the Weird, the Wild and the Wonderful: Stories of Care with a foreword by Lemn Sissay
eBook
(Barbican Press June 27, 2017)
A FOREWORD BY LEMN SISSAY
Tales of the Weird, the Wild and the Wonderful is the first of its kind: a dazzling collection of short stories, jam-packed with rambunctious characters on daring adventures – written exclusively by Care Leavers for children.
Discover why Franny Georgette Tinkleboom has been travelling around the world in a van that has giant mouse ears… And why Spike, the most mischievous hedgehog in Rivington Pike, keeps wandering off into the dark night… And what happens when you drink a wicked orange potion like Alicia Moonfall…
'A celebration of what it is to be a fighting spirit in a world, which prefers you to be quiet and get on' writes Lemn Sissay. 'The value is inestimable and beyond measure... Enjoy this vital work as a celebration of what it is to be young, creative and empowered'.
In 2015, Sophie Willan took her debut stand-up comedy hour On Record, based on her experiences of growing up in and out of the Care system, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A sell out run and critical acclaim followed, securing Sophie’s place as one of the most exciting rising stars in British Comedy.
‘An exceptional new talent’ (The Herald ★★★★★)
‘An exciting new force in British comedy’ (London Is Funny ★★★★)
‘Wise, confessional and bloody funny’ (The List ★★★★)
In 2016 Sophie turned her focus to a group of Care Leavers in the North West of England. Together they have created a tremendously vibrant anthology inspired by their experiences and fired by their imaginations.
Sophie’s work with Care Leavers across Greater Manchester has become a national talking point, establishing Sophie as one of the UK’s leading ambassadors for Homeless and Care Experienced Young People.
Tales of the Weird, the Wild and the Wonderful is the first of its kind: a dazzling collection of short stories, jam-packed with rambunctious characters on daring adventures – written exclusively by Care Leavers for children.
Discover why Franny Georgette Tinkleboom has been travelling around the world in a van that has giant mouse ears… And why Spike, the most mischievous hedgehog in Rivington Pike, keeps wandering off into the dark night… And what happens when you drink a wicked orange potion like Alicia Moonfall…
'A celebration of what it is to be a fighting spirit in a world, which prefers you to be quiet and get on' writes Lemn Sissay. 'The value is inestimable and beyond measure... Enjoy this vital work as a celebration of what it is to be young, creative and empowered'.
In 2015, Sophie Willan took her debut stand-up comedy hour On Record, based on her experiences of growing up in and out of the Care system, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A sell out run and critical acclaim followed, securing Sophie’s place as one of the most exciting rising stars in British Comedy.
‘An exceptional new talent’ (The Herald ★★★★★)
‘An exciting new force in British comedy’ (London Is Funny ★★★★)
‘Wise, confessional and bloody funny’ (The List ★★★★)
In 2016 Sophie turned her focus to a group of Care Leavers in the North West of England. Together they have created a tremendously vibrant anthology inspired by their experiences and fired by their imaginations.
Sophie’s work with Care Leavers across Greater Manchester has become a national talking point, establishing Sophie as one of the UK’s leading ambassadors for Homeless and Care Experienced Young People.
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