Emma Barnes published her first book for children in 2001 - the much praised Jessica Haggerthwaite: Witch Dispatcher. A sequel, Jessica Haggerthwaite: Media Star continued Jessica's adventures. Emma's third book Sam and the Griswalds told the story of the over-protected Sam Harris, whose life is totally transformed when the crazy and irrepressible Griswald family moved next door – it won the Rotherham Children’s Book Award.
Emma's books have been published in many languages and broadcast on BBC radio.
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"Emma Barnes creates a wonderful cast of characters in an eminently readable, fast-paced and funny story" Financial Times
"terrific entertainment" The Scottish Herald