A World Book Day 'Recommended Read' for 2011

This is a terrifically atmospheric page-turning adventure told through words and comic art.  Set in the near future, in a flooded London where rival police forces – one for adults and one for kids – compete to keep the peace, it intertwines the story of Jemima, daughter of the Chief Inspector of Police, with contemporary issues of climate change and the environment in an original and provocative way but without sounding patronising. It’s a rattling good read and one in which you are sure to be drawn in to Jemima’s exploits of survival.

Synopsis

Jemima Mallard is having a bad year. First her boyfriend chucked her, off a pier. Then somebody scuttled her houseboat. Now the Youth Cops think she's mixed up with a criminal called Father Thames. Not even her dad, a Chief Inspector with the 'Dult Police, can help her this time. Oh, and London's still sinking. All in all, it's looking like deep trouble for the girl they call 'Miss Hap.'

Reviews

‘London Deep is a really amazing story about a twelve year old girl called Jemima Mallard. She lives in a flooded London of the future!! ... This book is a very enjoyable read with lots of drama action and fun. The comic pics are very enjoyable to look at and they fit well with this kind of story.’ Abigail – (aged 10).

About the Author

The author Robin Price: Before London Deep, Robin Price wrote four books in the popular Spartapuss series (set in ancient Rome in a world ruled by cats!) and collaborated on the picture book Count Milkula – with illustrator Woodrow Phoenix. Robin is involved in children’s theatre, having co-wrote songs for Tall Stories in their brilliant musical adaptations of Julia Donaldson's classics The Gruffalo, and Room on the Broom and well as the award-winning picture book Something Else. Robin is busy editing a new series of Roobarb and Custard books for Mogzilla, and touring the UK with a children’s creative writing workshop based on Roman history. The illustrator Paul McGrory: Born in Liverpool, Paul McGrory is an artist and animator as well as an illustrator .He studied at Goldsmiths College, University of London before working as a freelance illustrator. London Deep is his first published work. He also designs iPhone apps and games. He currently resides in London. More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation