Bøger af Deborah Jenkins

Frederick Fugly said today we set sail to faraway places, far, far away. He told Bugs to sit by the rock near the pier, and they'll wave from the boat as they get near. But after sitting at the rock and waiting all day and night, Bugs is fed up. Bursting with curiosity to find out what happened to her lift, she embarks on a journey to search for a boat. Along the way, she encounters various sea creatures who all want to sail away with her. But is her plan a wise one? After all, only Frederick Fugly and Harry Mouse can truly reveal what happened to the boat in this enchanting and extraordinary sailing adventure.

Across the small town of Henford, families are facing unique struggles during the holiday season, whilst an elderly woman hopes to bring her community together as they never have been before. Told through a series of heart-warming and uplifting short stories, Winter Lights explores the complexities and joys of everyday life.

Nominated for the Writer’s Guild Best First Novel Award! Hazel has never felt normal. Struggling with OCD and anxiety, she isolates herself from others and sticks to rigid routines in order to cope with everyday life. But when she forms an unlikely friendship with Virginia, a church minister, Hazel begins to venture outside her comfort zone.Having rebuilt her own life after a traumatic loss, Virginia has become the backbone of her community, caring for those in need and mentoring disadvantaged young people. Yet a shocking accusation threatens to unravel everything she has worked for.Told with warmth, compassion and gentle humour, 'Braver' is an uplifting story about the strength that can be drawn from friendship and community.Fans of 'Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine' and 'The Rosie Project' will love this heartwarming tale. Deborah Jenkins is a primary teacher who has worked in schools in the UK and in Ankara, Turkey. Her short fiction has appeared in magazines and anthologies, and she has also published a novella, 'The Evenness of Things'. She lives in Sussex and enjoys reading, walking, gardening, travelling and good coffee.

An uplifting story about the strength that can be drawn from friendship and community. Struggling with OCD and anxiety, Hazel sticks to rigid routines in order to cope with everyday life. But when she forms an unlikely friendship with Virginia, a church minister, Hazel begins to venture outside her comfort zone.

Frederick Fugly said that no creature should ever get lost the way Harry Mouse did. Bursting with curiosity to find out what happened, Big Bugs goes off in search of answers deep into the forest. Along the way, she meets various forest creatures who all think they know what happened to Harry Mouse. But has she has been tricked? After all, Frederick Fugly is the only one who can truly know what happened to Harry Mouse.