Most Popular Books by Jean Ure

One of Jean Ure's series of stories written in diary form. Salvatore d'Amato - or Sally Tomato, as he's sometimes called, is out to get a girl and he has a plan: he's going to write some Disgusting Ditties - one for each letter of the alphabet, and start some secret body-building, too.

Four stray dogs all with a story to tell of their rescue and how they came to live at Munchy Flats Cottage with their people, Flossie and Jo.

A woolly dog and a fluffy cat live together in perfect harmony – until the arrival of a tiny kitten. Heartwarming story from a renowned author.

A standout title in Jean Ure’s acclaimed series of humorous, delightful and poignant stories written in the form of diaries and letters which make them immediately accessible to children.

The first in a brand-new series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams from best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as “funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!”

Eleven-year-old Clara and her best friend rescue a huge and unruly abandoned dog, but her mother won't let Clara keep it until she finds out that the dog has something in common with Clara's younger brother Benjy.

It's All Spells' Night, the broomstick is waiting and Junior Wizard Ben-Muzzy is ready for action. He's been dared to play a trick on a grungy old witch called Grimwade and he wants his twins Joel and Gemma to go with him

Another winning Jean Ure story for younger readers, about one small puppy in need of some love...

Almost overnight a plague has wiped out the population of England. The only survivors seem to be three very different teenagers. Together they must come to terms with the man-made devastation around them. Fran, Harriet and Shahid have the power to rebuild society, but do they have the courage?

Nick and Christopher are each others only friend until Sal tempts Christopher away, and Nick reaches crisis point.

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools. In this amusing and fast-moving story, William and his friends have difficulty tracking down the thief who stole the lead from the roof.

Reading Age 8-9

Maggie, the youngest daughter in a family of doctors, longing to know more about life outside the world of medicine, shocks her family by her decision to break with tradition and take a secretarial course.

A fun and feisty novel from master storyteller Jean Ure – with a gorgeous look to appeal to all girls who love real-life stories.

The second fantastic book about ten-year-old FRANKIE FOSTER – the girl who wants to help, but ends up causing chaos!

The first book about ten-year-old FRANKIE FOSTER – the girl who wants to help, but ends up causing chaos!

Gems is a series of books written specifically for struggling girl readers. In this title Lara is tired of being second best next to her smarmy cousin Nathan. The town's annual writing competition is coming up, but she has no ideas! If only something would drop into her head. Suddenly, she finds an 'egg thing' in the compost heap in her garden. When the egg starts making strange squeaking sounds, she knows she has to rescue it! In the dead of night, there are strange lights from the garden. There are two even larger egg creatures standing on the compost heap! Is this an invasion? Or do they come in peace?

Clara and Jilly rescue two newborn kittens whose mother has died, and, as members of "Animal Lovers, " must cope with a rescued turkey left on Clara's doorstep.

Jilly and Clara rescue a wounded fox, take it to a wildlife hospital to be nursed back to health, and stage a demonstration against fox hunting.

The final instalment in this inspiring series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams. From best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as “funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!”

A fabulous story by Jean Ure, a must for any girl’s collection! At Parkfield High no one would have thought nerdy Ruth and super-cool Shayanne would be friends – but maybe there’s more to Shayanne than meets the eye.

One of Ben-Muzzy's spells goes wrong and Joel and Gemma find themselves in all sorts of trouble

The first book about ten-year-old FRANKIE FOSTER – the girl who wants to help, but ends up causing chaos!

More comedy, calamity and cool characters from acclaimed-writer Jean Ure.

The timid son of a wealthy businessman and an abused sixteen-year-old girl lacking self-esteem flee from their respective homes, accidentally meet, and work out their problems while rooming together in a condemned building in London.

The second story in a new series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams from best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as “funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!”

The latest novel from bestselling author Jean Ure – perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Cathy Cassidy