Josephine's Books
Robin Hood's Day
Walker Stories
ISBN: 978-1-4063-0640-8
It's Jimmy's turn to look after Patchy Pat for the weekend. Patchy looks so smart in his Robin Hood outfit that Jimmy wants to take him somewhere special. Clever Dad thinks of the perfect trip, and soon they're on the train to Nottingham, where the real Robin Hood lived. Then disaster strikes...
If you like Robin Hood then you'll love this book.
Joshua's Story
University of Leicester School of Education
ISBN: 978-0-902254-99-2
When Joshua was two, his life suddenly changed.
Joshua's sisters Amy (aged 15) and Alex (aged 11) tell you about his short life in this thought-provoking true story, using family photos. How do they find ways to enjoy their time together despite all their difficulties?
This book raises many important issues: about being a younger carer; making difficult decisions; making the most of our lives; and coping with disability and bereavement. Written from the point of view of Joshua's sisters, aged 11 and 15, this thought-provoking true story can be a powerful focus for discussion in years 6-10
To order a copy of Joshua's Story, or class sets of 15, email
josephine
josephinefeeney.co.uk
All proceeds go to the Rainbows Children's Hospice
My Family and Other Natural Disasters
Puffin
ISBN: 0-14-036511-7
Patrick Connolly is in trouble. He has to write his life story as a school project, but how can he when the Connolly’s are in the in the midst of a major family crisis and no one will answer his questions? Why do the adults in his life have to behave so ridiculously?
An entertaining and accessible account for pre-teens.
Sunday Times
I read this marvelous book in one sitting... one of the best I’ve read in recent times.
Books for Keeps.
A lively and compassionate book which children - and their parents will lean from.
The Irish Times.
Truth, Lies and Homework
Puffin
ISBN: 0-14-037707-7
Long listed for the Carnegie Medal in 1997
The history project sounds easy: write about what your grandparents did during the Second World War. But Claire’s granddad has a very unexpected story - one even her parents have never heard before. Suddenly there’s much more at stake then a history project.
Josephine Feeney is a splendid storyteller combining strong plots with wonderfully believable characters.
The Scotsman.
This book is an excellent study of how a seemingly innocent undertaking can lead to serious trouble.
Junior Bookshelf.
The Dadhunters
Harper Collins
ISBN:0-00-675178-4
Shortlisted for the Young Telegraph Book of the Year 1998
Gary’s dad has left home and is planning to marry his horrible girlfriend, Karen. Gary thinks his mum needs a new husband - preferably one who likes football and will let him stay up late. Who better than local football hero, Tyrone Bradley? The only problem is how to get his mum to meet Tyrone. Then Gary’s friend, Robert, has an idea...
A wise and funny tale.
The Times
A hilarious story of the search for the right man.
Junior News and Mail.
The Day My Parents Ran Away
Puffin
ISBN: 0-14-038512-6
Sarah’s dad is cracking up. His breakdown is noisy, frightening and embarrassing too - he’s not only Sarah’s dad, he’s Deputy Head of her school as well.
Then just as he seems to be getting better, he runs away. Mum sets out to fetch him back - and disappears too. Sarah promised to tell no one they have gone, but, left alone with her two little sisters, how long can she keep the secret?
Sarah’s account of her father’s disintegration is heart breaking.
The Observer
A moving, truthful story of a current, isolating social problem, which will leave the reader wiser and definitely sympathetic.
Book for Keeps
The Holy Terrors
Harper Collins
ISBN 0-00-185745-2
It really was Gary’s worst nightmare. A baby sister! A baby of any kind would be bad enough - no more going with his dad to see their favourite football team play, no money for trainers or clothes - the end of everything, just no more fun!
The sequel to The Dadhunters.
An interesting mixture of religion and laddishness here, in a good-humoured, fast yarn that does not take itself too seriously.
Books for Keeps.
This is a book with heart.
The Irish Times.
It’s a sharp and funny read about families, friends and footie. A great result!
The Sunday Times.
So You Want to be the Perfect Family?
Oxford University Press
ISBN 0-19-275233-2
Katie doesn’t think her family are too bad. But they’re not perfect. So this TV show is the chance of a lifetime. But can the experts really make them perfect? And do they want everybody watching while they do it?
Funny and accurately observed.
Books Magazine
This is Big Brother with a good sense of taste and humour.
Yorkshire Post.
A must for teenagers who wish they had the perfect family.
Daily Echo
Stealing the Hills
Penguin Readers
ISBN: 0140816453