Gwen Grant


Biography

I have been writing for over 40 years and have loved every minute. I started writing poetry, then radio short stories, then books. My first novel, PRIVATE-KEEP OUT has been called 'the funniest children's book ever written' by Lucy Mangan of The Guardian newspaper. I've won the ACORN AWARD for picture books and have been short-listed for many other awards.At present, I am working on a new children's novel and have just finished the first draft of an adult novel.

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Books

The Destroyers    by Gwen Grant
Price: Free! 48090 words. Published on April 15, 2013. Fiction.

When Primmy’s father brings her a puppy, she is overjoyed, as she has wanted a dog for years. However, Primmy and her dog soon fall foul of Destiny Troy, who hates animals but especially dogs
The Artist And Her Fish    by Gwen Grant
Price: $0.99 USD. 1850 words. Published on December 31, 2012. Fiction.

Gwen Grant's first e-poetry book. The poetry has previously been published in various magazines.
Fox Fire    by Gwen Grant
Price: $0.99 USD. 14350 words. Published on December 6, 2012. Fiction.

To Sam, the fox is the enemy – it steals his hens. To Roberta, it is a beautiful wild creature in need of protection. The mystery of a stole tiara brings the two children and the fox together in a strange sequence of events. With its country setting and fascinating glimpse into the ways of foxes, this is an appealing story by a popular author, with a most unusual theme.
The Last Coal Barge    by Gwen Grant
Price: $0.99 USD. 13830 words. Published on December 6, 2012. Fiction.

When Danny loses his dog, Skip, on the site of the old Pit, he’s worried that Skip has gone down a rabbit hole and will die if he can’t find him. Luckily, a stranger, Jarrad Turner, a boy Danny doesn’t know, rescues Skip. Jarrad insists he lives at Lock Cottage but Danny knows the Carters live there.Is there a mystery about Jarrad Turner? Will THE LAST COAL BARGE ever sail again?
The Lily Pickle Eleven    by Gwen Grant
Price: $0.99 USD. 26740 words. Published on October 16, 2012. Fiction.

'Get that book out, Lily,' Mr Kendal says one morning. 'There's going to be new things happening round here. We're going to have a bit of culture. Well,' he goes, 'a football team is the next best thing. Two o'clock. Girls and all. What! Stick with me and the sky's the limit.' A warm, extremely funny book by this popular and and highly talented author. The Times Educational Supplement
Little Blue Car    by Gwen Grant
Price: $0.99 USD. 990 words. Published on June 17, 2012. Fiction.

One sunny day, Little Blue Car sets off on an adventure to the seaside. But will he find his way home again once night begins to fall? A big shiny bus, a friendly lorry and a helpful tractor all lend a helping hand in this charming story, perfect for all young vehicle-fans.
Bonny Starr And The Riddles Of Time    by Gwen Grant
Price: $0.99 USD. 34800 words. Published on May 4, 2012. Fiction.

When Bonny inadvertently finds the object which the stranger so desperately wants, she is drawn into a mysterious and terrifying struggle between the Dazzling Clown and the kindly Black Monk. Suddenly, the whole fate of Time and Eternity, good and evil, lies in the hands of Bonny Starr...
Time For Bed, Henry    by Gwen Grant
Price: Free! 560 words. Published on May 4, 2012. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Henry kitten doesn't like his bed. So he decides to try baby bat's, bunny rabbit's or little chicken's beds. Will he like them any any better? This funny, gentle, rhyming story is ideal for small children.
The Haunting    by Gwen Grant
Price: Free! 4600 words. Published on March 9, 2012. Fiction.

Anna shivered. Darkness, shapes, shadows, cut out of the night. The words echoed in her mind. What was that all about? Toby, the dog, stared down the passage, his fur bristling, his top lip curling and then he began to snarl… When Anna moves to a new area with her family, strange and scary things begin to happen.
See The Pretty Star    by Gwen Grant
Price: Free! 2900 words. Published on February 13, 2012. Fiction.

Set in 1980's England, 17 year old Maya starts her first job only to find that the company is rationalising the workforce. Will Maya be one of those to be let go? Can she do anything about it and if she does get a chance to do something, will she take it?
The Blue Whales    by Gwen Grant
Price: Free! 3590 words. Published on February 6, 2012. Fiction.

Knocked down by a car and seriously injured, sixteen year old Michael is in a coma. But the blue whales he has never really liked since his Dad, a committed ‘Save the Whale’ supporter, almost put him off all whales, are now not only helping Michael out of the coma but are also helping him forge a new relationship with his father.
Kiss Kiss    by Gwen Grant
Price: Free! 5340 words. Published on January 29, 2012. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Set in the 1950s, when sixteen year old Lamour stumbles across a secret love affair she finds herself in great danger.
Nefertiti And The Aliens    by Gwen Grant
Price: $0.99 USD. 12070 words. Published on January 21, 2012. Fiction.

There is something very wrong with Polly’s new friend, Gemma, a look-alike Queen Nefertiti, and Polly, who is crazy about Egyptian history, is soon worried about her. What is it about the Egyptian wall-painting that is so scary? And why does Gemma hate it so much? Why is there a stone Nefertiti in Gemma’s room? Can either girl escape the aliens and the future mapped out for them?

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