Jim Beckett

Jim Beckett

Children's author

www.jimbeckett.co.uk
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Available for

Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview, Commission a book

Audiences

Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11

Genres

Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Fiction, Humour, Magical realism, Picture book, Short story

Book types

Fiction 5-9, Fiction 8-13

Details

Hello! I'm Jim Beckett, author of Buzz Sausage Wolf and The Caravan at the Edge of Doom

Buzz Sausage Wolf, Buzz Sausage Wolf and the Smelly Cat and Buzz Sausage Wolf and the Birthday Mystery are funny books for younger readers (5-9) about a little dog trying to please his family and not get into too much mischief. Buzz Sausage Wolf was selected for BookTrust’s Bookbuzz Primary programme, as Book of the Week by Toppsta and Accelerated Reader, and was longlisted for the Spark! Book Awards.

The Caravan at the Edge of Doom and Foul Prophecy are funny and exciting adventure fantasies for middle grade readers (8-12). The Caravan at the Edge of Doom was described as ‘hilarious’ by the Irish Times and ‘a brilliant adventure story’ by the National.

A former teacher and comedian, I regularly deliver entertaining and highly interactive assemblies and workshops in schools, libraries and festivals across the UK, promoting reading and writing fun for all.

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'Jim is such an engaging speaker who inspired our young readers with warmth, wit and creativity. His interactive event roused the children’s imagination and created a tangible buzz around his book.' Dunraven School, Streatham​

​'I would like to say thank you again for the lovely author visit from Jim. The session was very entertaining and really has excited the children; they talked about nothing else for the next day!' White Meadows School, Littlehampton

'Thank you so much for today. The kids (and the teachers) absolutely loved the presentation and there were some very happy faces leaving with their new, personally signed books!' Storrington Primary School​

'The children have been talking about Jim's presentation (particularly the sleeping bag part!) non-stop today and we have had lovely feedback from parents about how well the book buying was organised too! We look forward to welcoming Jim back to West Park next year!' West Park School, Worthing

'An amazing session with a quiz, an orangutan and a ukulele!' Holt VC Primary School

Books by Jim Beckett

BUZZ SAUSAGE WOLF is a funny colour-illustrated chapter book series about a little dog trying to please his family and not get into too much mischief. Perfect for newly independent readers or sharing with the class. Ages 5-9. THE CARAVAN AT THE EDGE OF DOOM is an illustrated comedy adventure series for readers 8-12.
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Buzz Sausage Wolf is keen to win the love (and biscuits) of his New Family. He wants to be the perfect pet and impress them, but who is Pack Leader? Is it Britney, the small but shouty one? Her brother who secretly gives Buzz delicious and definitely not-for-dogs snacks? Or Mum, the one who holds The Lead. With the help of his wise friend, Trilby, Buzz must decide whether to be a silly Sausage or a brave Wolf to win their hearts - because too much of either ends in chaos! A warmly funny story for fans of Rabbit and Bear, large dollops of silliness and the occasional unexpected dog parp.
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When her grandparents explode in their caravan toilet late one night, twelve-year-old Harley discovers a surprising truth: their toilet is a gateway to the Land of the Dead, and they are its Guardians. Well, they were. But there’s no time to mourn their passing. Because Harley’s baby brother has accidentally gone with them to the Land of the Dead. And Harley only has 24 hours to rescue him before he’s trapped there FOREVER! This hilarious and heartbreaking debut features exploding grandparents, unexpected heroes and a truly EPIC adventure.
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Buzz Sausage Wolf has a new neighbour - but OH NO, it's a CAT! Everyone knows, cats and dogs are NEVER friends. But maybe this strange Smelly Cat is different. . . A hilariously silly full-colour illustrated story about making friends, ideal for newly independent readers moving on from picture books.
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It's party time for Buzz Sausage Wolf! Everyone is really excited, but WHO has taken a big bite out of the birthday cake?! A cosy and funny story with short chapters and lots of full-colour illustrations, ideal for reading aloud and sharing together with newly independent readers moving on from picture books. Scruffy sausage dog, Buzz has been overexcited ALL DAY. It's just too much fun on a birthday! But when he accidentally bursts the balloons and tears open a Special Present, Buzz knows he's in big trouble. And avoiding telling the truth means even bigger trouble, especially when he sees a BIG BITE of birthday cake has gone missing. . . Who is the mystery muncher? Will everyone blame Buzz? Can Buzz and best friend Trilby solve the birthday mystery? A cosy and friendly party-themed story for fans of Rabbit and Bear, large dollops of silliness and the occasional unexpected dog parp.
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Twelve-year old Harley is happy to be back home after her adventures in the Land of the Dead. But strange things soon start happening. A bunch of Restless Souls turn up in at school, the portal of doom breaks AND everyone thinks Harley has blown up her best friend Bess. Is this all connected to a mysterious ancient prophecy that everyone in the Land of the Dead keeps talking about…? There’s only one thing for it. Harley has to unleash her inner Legendary Hero and head Beyond Life for more monsters, mysteries and mayhem! This must-read sequel to the The Caravan at the Edge of Doom is full of heart, humour and heroism.

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Keywords

ADVENTURE BOOKS BUZZ CARAVAN CHAPTER CHILDREN COMEDY CREATIVE DOG DOOM EARLY EDGE ENERGETIC ENJOYMENT ENTERTAINING FARSHORE FUNNY HACHETTE HARPERCOLLINS HS-LA HUMOUR INDEPENDENT INSPIRATIONAL INTERACTIVE KS1 KS2 LONDON ORIGINAL PLEASURE PRIMARY READING SAUSAGE SCHOOL SILLY SONG SOUTHEAST STORY SUSSEX TEACHER WOLF WOLF WRITING