Sylvia Sherry facts for kids
Sylvia Sherry (born April 21, 1932) is an English author. She is well-known for writing exciting books, especially for young readers.
Her most famous book is A Pair of Jesus Boots. This popular novel is about children and young adults. It takes place in the city of Liverpool after a big war. The story was so popular that it was made into a TV show. The BBC created a drama series called Rocky O'Rourke in 1976. After that, Sylvia Sherry wrote four more books about Rocky O'Rourke. Her earlier stories often took place in countries like Malaysia and Singapore.
Exploring Sylvia Sherry's Books
Sylvia Sherry has written many interesting books. Her stories often take readers to different parts of the world. Some of her first books were set in places like Malaysia and Singapore. These stories shared adventures from those areas.
Her most famous series is about a character named Rocky O'Rourke. It began with the book A Pair of Jesus Boots. This book became a TV show, which made it even more popular. She then wrote four more books that continued Rocky's adventures.
Other Stories by Sylvia Sherry
- A Pair of Desert Wellies
- A Snake in the Old Hut
- The Loss of the "Night Wind"
- The Haven-Screamers
- Elephants Have Right of Way
- Dark River, Dark Mountain
- Street of the Small Night Market, which is set in Singapore's Chinatown area
- Frog in a Coconut Shell
