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Griselda has written over thirty books for children.
A few of the most recent ones are described below. Her latest book, House of Spies, was published in October 2005.
She has visited many schools in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and further afield, talking about her work and running workshops for the children. Please contact below by email to book a visit to your school.
Griselda has also taught Creative Writing for Adult Education classes and written stories for the BBC and women's magazines.
She is a member of P.E.N. and the Society of Authors and also belongs to the Scattered Authors Society and is listed on Wordpool (see 'links to other websites' on Site Navigation below right).
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Griselda and her husband, Jim, now live in Leighton Buzzard with their dog, Toby, a very bouncy Springer Spaniel!
She previously lived in Woburn Sands for many years.
Griselda shares an interest in painting with her husband and examples of their artwork can be found on the LBAS Website (click 'My Paintings' on navigation links below right).
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CONTACT
If you want to contact Griselda by e-mail click on EMAIL on SITE NAVIGATION links below right but please type "For Griselda" on subject line to distinguish it from SPAM.
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Recent Books by Griselda Gifford (see Jacket Pictures above)
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It’s wartime Britain and Pip has been evacuated to the country where she meets a new friend. In a remote farmhouse there is a family stigmatised by the locals as enemy aliens and possible spies. When bombs start to fall an angry mob descends on them.
A thought-provoking, compelling read with a highly topical theme of prejudice in wartime from this popular writer.
REVIEW:
“Griselda Gifford has packed so much into this exciting read that it could have been twice the length." Mary Hoffman - Armadillo
"The dropping of an incendiary bomb brings issues to a head in this lively and thought-provoking novel about the domestic front."
Marianne Adey - Carousel
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Identical twins, Charlie and Cass, have taken sides and quarreled when their parents split up and are staying with Gran for the summer holidays. Charlie explores the area, and in trespassing in the grounds of the local stately home, Cleremont Park, she starts to see ghosts. The ghosts always do the same thing and, as she learns more about the history of the place, it becomes clear that they are re-enacting events leading to an unsolved murder.
She finds that she must work with her twin and seek to solve the disappearance of the present owner of the Park.
Review:
“...Responsible and perceptive psychological narrative.” CAROUSEL
"This is engaging mystery that runs alongside a story of coming to terms with family break-up and trying not to take sides between mum and dad." TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPP.
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Jo and her family have just moved to a cramped inner city flat. She is beaten up and abused by the bullies in her new school and her home life is just as difficult.
Her little brother Doddy was rendered speechless in a car accident just prior to the move and her mother was also injured. Their father was left behind in the old house, and seems too far away to be any help.
Then Doddy buys a mysterious Eye at the Church bazaar, which gives anyone holding it the gift of second sight. Jo now has the power to solve her problems - but does she really want to use the knowledge that she gains?
REVIEW: … “Jo is an appealing narrative voice and the novel will appeal to girls of 10-13 who enjoy fiction based on relationships.” SCHOOL LIBRARIAN.
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Fran is very upset because her mother has remarried and she has to live with her stepfather and his son at her gran’s old home. She was very fond of her gran, who has recently been found dead in the nearby river. Was her death an accident?
Fran is sure someone is to blame and she’s determined to solve the mystery.
Is the weird girl, Fay, who lives next door, hiding something?
Why does another new friend, Denny, warn her against Fay’s strange magic?
Fran faces danger when the river almost claims a new victim, before she finally unlocks its secrets in a surprising and exciting climax to the story.
REVIEW: 'River of Secrets ... avoids the clichés of the genre, partly a detective story, partly a moving tale with supernatural undertones.’ INDEPENDENT
REVIEW: “There is plenty of action in this novel which is highly readable. We are part of Fran’s fears and concerns about how her grandmother died, yet the story seems comfortingly rooted in ordinary family life. There are resolutions of the conflicts between the main characters but all ends happily with a surprising climax. A good read for KS2 and 3 readers.” THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN.
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Forbidden a pet, Jo hides an abandoned puppy, Pan, in the allotment shed. When her parents find out, he has to go, but her friend Mitch takes him to the family boarding-kennels, the Doghouse. Meanwhile, Jo’s elder sister, Lyn, slips off with
Andy and his friends, who spell trouble.
Are they the vandals responsible for various local crimes?
And who is leaving mysterious coded messages? Is the Doghouse in danger?
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“I had one of my weird feelings that sent icy fingers down my spine.
... I could see danger ahead.”
Sam and her family are on holiday at the Monkswell Guest House, and some very mysterious things have started to happen. Down in the cellar lies a monk’s carved box — undisturbed for centuries until now. Once it is opened, Sam is racing against time to discover the secret of Monks Island.
REVIEW: “Mysterious, interesting, fascinating, enjoyable and … funny.” Hazera Begum, Gayhurst School.
REVIEW: “Fast-moving and action-packed,” Akhil Nair, Eversley School.
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'MORE BOOK DETAILS' ON SITE NAVIGATION (above right).
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BOOKS BY GRISELDA GIFFORD (in alphabetical order)
Because of Blunder
Ben's Expedition
Cass the Brave
Clarence the Crocodile
Danger at the Doghouse ................ (see above for details)
Earwig and Beetle
Francis the Hero
Helpful Harry
House of Spies
Jenny and the Sheep Thieves
Mirabelle's Secret
Miranda's Monster
Mystery of the Woodenlegs
Pete and the Doodlebug
Revenge of the Wildcat
River of Secrets ............................. (see above for details)
Second Sight ................................. (see above for details)
Silver's Day
The Magic Mitre
The Rescue
The Secret of Monks Island ........... (see above for details)
The Silent Pool
The Skeleton Upstairs
The Story of Ranald
The Three White Feathers ... to be published
The Youngest Taylor
Too Many Grans
Trapped
Two of a Kind
FOR FULL INFORMATION ON ALL THE ABOVE BOOKS CLICK ON
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CONTACT
If you want to contact Griselda by e-mail click on EMAIL on SITE NAVIGATION links above right but please type "For Griselda" on subject line to distinguish it from SPAM.
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