'My name is Queen Delilah and I come from a land far, far away. Really I do. But my mother says, "Really you don't, Delilah darling."' This time Delilah is at school and causing mayhem wherever she goes. From her hilarious antics in the playground to her favourite ways of counting, she really is quite extraordinary! In the land where she comes from, you can wear sparkly shoes and a golden crown and giroofs and rhinoceroos come to assembly. Delilah's teacher doesn't believe her, but never mind. Delilah knows that she's the queen and she's the top of the class ...All together now, Long Live Queen Delilah!
Author Biography
Jeanne wrote her first book when she was five years old and hasn't stopped writing since. She has now written over eighty titles, including picture books, novels and television scripts. She has also won numerous awards, including the Children's Book Award, the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the Silver Smarties Prize. Her teen novel, Naked Without a Hat, was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award in 2004. She often takes inspiration from dreams and interesting conversations with strangers.Rosie Reeve is a rising new talent in picture book illustration. Her warm exuberant style is a huge favourite with children and she perfectly captures Jeanne's imaginative world.
