My name is Lynn Huggins - Cooper, and I have over 230 books for children in print, including picture books, non-fiction for adults and children, educational books and novels.
I recently wrote four books for Egmont in the ‘Too Ghoul for School’ series, which was great fun. I am currently writing ‘Walking with Witches’ (www.walkingwithwitches.co.uk) which is a novel for 9-13s. My picture book ‘One Boy’s War’
was published by Frances Lincoln in November 2008.
Reviews
A poignant tale based on the true story of a child ensnared in the First World War. Told in epistolary form, the book highlights the socio-history of the period, evoking trench life to chilling effect. - Bookseller
Though the history section shelves are groaning with world war titles, find room for this indictment of the First World War through the eyes of a 16 -year-old volunteer. 'I never thought it would be like this,' he writes, and the soft illustrations set the grim scene. - Bookseller
5 stars - A heart wrenching tale based on the true story of a child fighting in the First World War. www.bettybookmark.co.uk
Although it is in picture book, 'One Boy's War' is no fairytale. The atmospheric, well-structured story rounds off with a twist that will stay with the reader for a long time. This account of how things really were in the so-called Great War is a thought provoking read for young teens. Irish Examiner
I have also written for many national magazines and newspapers such as Prima and The Independent, and I have written a weekly column for the Times Educational Supplement. I have written for many comics, including a weekly item for Disney Explorer and for other BBC comics. I have also written extensively for the Web, including Channel 4’s ‘Bookbox.’
I am a qualified teacher, described by an OFSTED inspection as ‘outstanding’ and have lectured on the PGCE (postgrad. teaching certificate) course at Newcastle University.
I am a member of the Society of Authors, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Horror Writers’ Association.