Most Popular Books by Anne Fine

Reissued for the Originals series of powerful teen fiction. Nobody wants Tulip in their gang. She skives off school, cheeks the teachers and makes herself unpopular with her classmates by telling awful lies. None of this matters to Natalie who finds Tulip exciting. At first she doesn''t care that other people are upset and unnerved by Tulip''s bizarre games, but as the games become increasingly sinister and dangerous, Natalie realises that Tulip is going too far. Much too far. Racing, in fact, to the novel''s shocking ending.

Kitty Killin is not only a good storyteller, but also the World''s Greatest Expert when it comes to mothers having new and unwanted boyfriends. Particularly when there''s a danger they might turn into new and unwanted stepfathers...

Presents a collection of stories about a boy named Jamie, and his stuffed animal named Angus.

Miranda''s three children thoroughly enjoy their huge, overdressed baby sitter/cleaning woman who is actually their father in disguise, and they dread the day when their mother discovers Madame Doubtfire is really her ex-husband.

Ian’s best friend, Stolly, is up on cloud nine. He’s in the hospital, unconscious, and hooked up to machines. The question Ian is trying to answer is: How did Stolly end up there? In a way, Stolly’s always been on cloud nine, living life by his own rules and making those rules up as he goes along. His parents’ careers have them constantly rushing around, so Ian’s family has all but adopted Stolly. That’s why it’s up to Ian to figure out what happened to his best friend. But once the pieces start coming together, the answer doesn’t seem to make any sense.

Kindness is key in this funny new family drama from perennial bestseller and award-winning author Anne Fine. There are many reasons why Tansy dreads Aunt Emma coming to visit. She''s rude, she''s boring, and Tansy has to give up her room so Aunt Emma can sleep there. And every year Dad makes Tansy promise to be nice - even when Aunt Emma is awful. But this year, when Tansy is left alone with Aunt Emma, she decides she''s going to be the nicest she''s every been - so sickly sweet that it''ll drive Aunt Emma crazy! Let the games begin ... Kindness is key in this funny new family drama from perennial bestseller and award-winning author Anne Fine.

''Okay, okay. So slap my teensy little paws. I messed up - big time.'' Tuffy can''t wait for Ellie and the family to go away on holiday. He and the gang plan to ignore the grumpy new cat-sitter, and run wild all night. But could that furry bundle, suddenly flying through the air, put a stop to all the fun?

This novel looks at a boy''s attempt to come to terms with his own absent father by doing a school project on parenting.

The brilliantly funny new adventure starring one of Anne Fine''s most well-loved characters: the Killer Cat. Tuffy doesn''t feel wanted at home any more. His owners just don''t appreciate him. So what if he broke the new TV? Got fur on all Dad''s clean clothes? Ate Tinkerbell the kitten''s special kitten-food? All accidents! But they''re making such a fuss! So Tuffy decides to make a break for it. He bids farewell to the gang -- Snowball, Tiger and Bella -- and runs away. But starting a new life isn''t easy, and soon Tuffy starts to wonder if he''s made a terrible mistake.

Okay, okay. So spank my furry little bum. I held a party. It was my birthday. How was I supposed to know it wouldn''t be the only party around town on that dark and dreary Halloween night? So things ended up in a bit of a mess. (Well, more than a mess, really. A complete disaster.) But it was not my fault so don''t blame me . . .

Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, this dark and gripping novel tells the tragic story of a smart, sweet child poisoned by circumstance as he struggles to escape the horrors of his childhood. Edward is four years old when he is locked away with his mother by her abusive, alcoholic partner, Harris. By the time an elderly neighbor spots his pale face peering through a crack in the boarded-up window and raises the alarm, he is seven. Rescue comes, but lasting damage has been done. Sent to live with a kind foster family, and then adopted, Edward struggles to adapt to normal life. Even as a smart and curious teenager it’s still clear to his new family and schoolmates there’s something odd about him. Then in a science museum, Edward sees an image that shocks him to the core and robs him of his hard won sense of safety. Can anyone’s past truly be left behind? And could it be that, deep down, another Harris is waiting to break out?

A classic children''s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children''s Laureate Anne Fine. The Modern Classics edition features new illustrations and bonus material. Bill Simpson wakes up to find he''s a girl, and worse, his mother makes him wear a frilly pink dress to school. How on earth is he going to survive a whole day like this? Everything just seems to be different for girls ... Perfect for readers aged 7 years and up and fans of The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams. Anne Fine''s fun school stories have been delighting children for more than 20 years, winning her awards such as the Smarties Book Award and Carnegie Medal along the way.

When Mum gives her the notebook, Scarlet should be happy. It''s beautiful, with its shiny scarlet cover and its blank pages full of promise. But Scarlet is absolutely NOT in the mood for a peace offering.Does Mum really think she can tear their family apart and expect Scarlet to be happy about it?Scarlet decides there''s only one thing she can write in the notebook. The truth, about everything . . .

Skye and Harry discover Gran isn’t quite as strict as Dad makes out in this funny family story from multi-award-winning author Anne Fine.

SUMMARY: Miranda''s three children thoroughly enjoy their huge, overdressed babysitter/cleaning woman. Who is actually their father in disguise, and they dread the day when their mother discovers Madame Doubtfire is really her ex-husband.