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Jan 1, 1942 — —· 84 yrs

UNITED KINGDOM AUTHOR · CHILDREN · FICTION

Jean Ure

Also known as: URE JEAN, JEAN URE

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Jean Ure (born 1 January 1943) is an English children's author. Her first book, Dance For Two (1960), was published by John Goodchild Publishers when she was sixteen and still at school. Since then, she has published over 170 children's books, including the stories of Frankie Foster. She was married to Leonard Gregory until his death in 2020. She lives in Croydon, Surrey.

England, United Kingdom
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The minute the bell rang for lights out, Hannah rolled herself into her duvet. turned her head into the pillow and began, very quitely, to weep.

— from The Girl in the Blue Tunic (Hippo First Editions), 1997

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Fortune Cookie

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A fun and feisty new comedy drama from master storyteller Jean Ure – with a gorgeous new cover look to appeal to all girls who love real-life stories.When Daniella Cassidy and her best friend Lisa fall in love with the gorgeous puppy in the next door garden, they never imagine they'll end up getting to keep him – that they'll have to save his life – or that he'll lead them into such big trouble... A crazy real-life adventure about friendship, family, pets – and a plan that spirals out of control.

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Come Lucky April

1992

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Lucky (Pet Pals)

1997

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