Sharna Jackson facts for kids
Sharna Jackson is a British author who writes exciting mystery books for children. She is famous for her series about two sisters, Nik and Norva, who solve mysteries in South London. Sharna also used to work in art museums, helping kids get involved with art and digital projects.
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About Sharna Jackson
Sharna Jackson grew up in a town called Luton in England. Before she started writing children's books, she worked as a curator. This means she helped organize art shows and projects, especially for young people. She worked with famous places like the Tate museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Design Museum in London. From July 2018 to November 2020, she was the artistic director for Site Gallery in Sheffield. In this role, she encouraged children to create and explore art using digital tools.
Sharna's Mystery Books
Sharna Jackson writes a popular mystery series for readers aged 9-12. The main characters are two sisters, Nik and Norva, who are super detectives. They live on a housing estate in South London called the Tri Estate, where they solve all sorts of crimes.
The High-Rise Mystery
The first book in the series is called High-Rise Mystery. In this story, Nik and Norva have to solve a murder that happens in their tall apartment building. It's the hottest summer ever, which makes the mystery even more exciting! This book was so good that it was nominated for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2020.
Mic Drop Mystery
The second book in the series is Mic Drop. In this adventure, Nik and Norva investigate the mysterious death of a rising pop star named TrojKat. The singer falls from the roof of a tower, and it's up to the sisters to figure out what really happened.
Books by Sharna Jackson
- High-Rise Mystery. London: Knights Of, 2019.
- Mic Drop. London: Knights Of, 2020.
- (with James Lambert) Modern art: activity book. London: Tate Publishing, 2014.
- (with James Lambert) British art: activity book. London: Tate Publishing, 2014.
