Laura Dockrill

  • 5 stars across 32 books
 Laura Dockrill, a graduate of the Brit-school of Performing Arts, is a performance poet, an author and an illustrator. At the age of twenty-two, she was named one of The Times "Top Ten Literary Stars". She is the author of the bestselling Darcy Burdock series and Lorali. Angry Cookie is her debut picture book. 
6th September 2018

Angry Cookie

Prepare to fall absolutely in love with this irresistible cookie, crumbly chocolate chips and all.OH NO! Barbra the cact... MoreAngry Cookie

(21 reviews) Review
4th February 2021

The Lipstick

They say they always know you’re up to something when the house goes quiet…Exploring his mother’s dressing table, a litt... MoreThe Lipstick

(14 reviews) Review
3rd August 2017

My Mum's Growing Down

SHORTLISTED for the Scholastic Lollies Awards - My Mum Is A Grown Down is a larger than life collection of poems for a m... MoreMy Mum's Growing Down

(12 reviews) Review
8th March 2018

Big Bones

The heartwarming new novel from the sparkling Laura Dockrill, introducing Bluebelle, and her moving, hilarious take on f... MoreBig Bones

(12 reviews) Review
3rd April 2025

I Am Strong Just Being Me

A poetic story from Laura Dockrill (Angry Cookie, The Lipstick, Grey) that shows children that there are many different ... MoreI Am Strong Just Being Me

(10 reviews) Review
6th August 2020

Sequin and Stitch

Acclaimed creator Laura Dockrill sews together family, imagination and heart in this lyrical and unique nov... MoreSequin and Stitch

(2 reviews) Review
2nd January 2012

Blossom

(1 review) Review
4th June 2015

Darcy Burdock: Oh, Obviously

Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life's noticers. She sees the extraordinary in the everyday, and the wonder in the ... MoreDarcy Burdock: Oh, Obviously

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7th April 2022

Punk Rocker Poodle

No school.No THANKS.No. NO. NO!Laura Dockrill's inimitable style of poetic rap is brilliantly suited to this romp throug... MorePunk Rocker Poodle

(1 review) Review
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