Goblin Category_CHILDRENS FICTION When Bert and Frank Barker

When Bert and Frank Barker are taken from the Children's Home in London

An ambitious young man

After nearly a decade (and with the unlikely help of a One Tree Hill super-fan)

This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert players

Goblin Category_CHILDRENS FICTION When Bert and Frank BarkerGoblin Frances Stickley grew up in Nottingham and Norwich. She spent much of her time making up poems and dressing up her dog. Frances is a trained children's literacy specialist and a primary school teacher. She is happiest when covered in paint or stuck in a book. In 2017, Frances won the Bloomsbury and National Literacy Trust short story prize. She lives with her family and a big eared dog named Babbage. When not writing, you'll likely find her in