Nicky spent her childhood in daydreams floating through life in a haze of stories and silliness. When she grew up (and had to impersonate a sensible adult) she tried a few uninspiring career options before discovering that teaching was a lot of fun.Surrounded by incredible children’s books she was moved to take up her pen and write a story of her own. The result was a bit disappointing but she didn’t give up easily. After years of experimentation she decided to write the silliest story that popped into her brain. (A tale of evil toads and enchanted boiled eggs.) Yeah it was weird. But weird worked.Now Nicky writes from her home in Winchester where she lives with her husband and two children. ... Read more Read less
At twelve years old Betty Steady stands tall and dazzling and is the Guardian of Wobbly Rock – a faraway kingdom which she protects fearlessly ALL ON HER OWN. But then the Toad Witch literally cuts Betty down to size. Can Betty prevent disaster before the Toad Witch and her evil army launch a terrible attack on Wobbly Rock? And when will she learn that she doesn't have to do stuff ALL ON HER OWN any more?
Join us for fights and friendships! Lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains! Meet Betty and her crew: Figg the imp Simon Anderson the stallion in tiger-print cycling shorts Elle Emen O’Pea the trumpet-playing mouse in a bobble hat and many many more! Just jolly join us! HOT CROSS BUNS!
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