Mal Lewis Jones facts for kids
Mal Lewis Jones is a British author who writes exciting books for children. She is well known for her stories about ballet and her helpful educational books.
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About Mal Lewis Jones
Mal Lewis Jones was born in Kidderminster, England. She went to school there and later studied English and American Literature at Warwick University.
She lives in Shropshire with her husband, Ivan Jones, who is also an author. Her daughter, Lara Jones, was an illustrator who created the popular character Poppy Cat.
Her Books for Young Readers
Mal Lewis Jones has written many books that young people love. Her most famous series is Cassie at the Ballet School. These books are published by Hodder Children's Books and also by Ravensburger in Germany. Sometimes, two of these stories are put together into one book, which is a great way to read more of Cassie's adventures!
Besides the Cassie series, Mal Lewis Jones has written other dance books. These include six titles in the Dance Club series.
She also helped adapt the classic story The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This means she rewrote it in a way that makes it easy for more readers to enjoy.
Another one of her unique stories is The Grey Pony, which is a mysterious tale.
Educational Books and Poetry
Mal Lewis Jones is also known for her educational books. She wrote a popular series about Frisky the Lamb. These books are used in schools in the UK and other places to help children learn.
She also helped put together a special poetry book called Good Night, Sleep Tight. This book has 366 poems, one for almost every night of the year! It's a wonderful collection for anyone who loves poetry.
Titles of Her Books
Here are some of the books in the Cassie at the Ballet School series:
- Cassie at the Ballet School
- Ghost at the Ballet School
- New Friends at the Ballet School
- Trouble at the Ballet School
- On Tour with the Ballet School
- Stars of the Ballet School
Mal Lewis Jones has also written many poems that have been published in different poetry collections.
