Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was 16. He was a frozen-chicken thawer, sugar-mill rolling-stock unhooker, fashion-industry trainee, student, department-store Santa, TV producer, newspaper columnist and screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 42 books, he's an internationally bestselling children's author. In 2018 and 2019 he was the Australian Children's Laureate. Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was 16. He was a frozen-chicken thawer, sugar-mill rolling-stock unhooker, fashion-industry trainee, student, department-store Santa, TV producer, newspaper columnist and screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 42 books, he's an internationally bestselling children's author. In 2018 and 2019 he was the Australian Children's Laureate.
'This fantastic book of short stories from Morris Gleitzman is a truly inspired mix of witty humour, sharp observation and keen imagination. Each story is thought-provoking, well-written and inventive.' (on Pizza Cake) -- Booktrust 'These stories are a delight, and are spot-on for the target audience.' (on Pizza Cake) -- The Bookbag 'Gleitzman rises to the challenge of narrating his own work. He knows each character intimately and brings nuances of voice, inflection, and timing to each, resulting in richer characters and deeper engagement for listeners.' (on Give Peas a Chance) -- AudioFile