Cette autrice a découvert la magie de l'écriture à l'âge de neuf ans, en recevant son premier journal intime, et en est restée captivée depuis. Après avoir étudié la littérature anglaise et les études cinématographiques à l'Université de Glasgow, où elle a eu l'occasion unique d'explorer le symbolisme cinématographique, elle s'est lancée dans une carrière diversifiée. Après trois décennies de divers emplois et d'écriture pour des médias de premier plan, elle a ressenti une puissante envie d'écrire un livre. Cette écrivaine puise son inspiration dans un large éventail d'auteurs, des contes classiques pour enfants aux voix littéraires contemporaines, et vise à apporter une perspective et une passion uniques à son œuvre.
With inventive and humorous prose, Nicola Skinner explores profound emotions in a captivating narrative. "Starboard" serves as a compelling sequel to the acclaimed "Storm," promising readers a blend of surprise and authenticity in its storytelling.
Set in a vibrant, imaginative world, the story follows a protagonist navigating feelings of not belonging. With a blend of humor and originality, it explores themes of individuality and the desire for adventure. Aimed at readers aged 10 and older, the novel encourages embracing one's uniqueness while adding a splash of color and excitement to everyday life.
The extraordinarily moving, funny and original new novel from the author of the rapturously acclaimed BLOOM.
Blending humor and emotion, this remarkable work takes readers on an unforgettable journey that evokes both laughter and tears. Its imaginative storytelling offers a unique experience, captivating audiences with its originality and depth.
New girl Hattie hopes a scarecrow will protect her den at school, but she soon realises she can't control him ... A darkly comic tale from acclaimed author Nicola Skinner. When lonely Hattie feels out of place at her new school, she creates a scarecrow - Crow. Hattie wants him to guard the den she finds in the playground, the only place she feels happy and comfortable. Poor Crow really just wants to have fun with the other children, but he takes his job for Hattie very seriously and his behaviour starts to get scarier and scarier. Will Hattie realise that Crow is ruining her chance to make new friends before it's too late?