So what makes that voice distinctive?
"The words! I just love the words!" said Andrew, aged 9, explaining what he liked about SPIRIT AND FIRE. For Sue, it isn't enough to write a good story with strong characters. She aims to use the language with respect and care, showing how powerful, delicate and playful it can be. Committed to intensive editing and redrafting, she hopes her style is improving all the time.
"Enthralling" (SPIRIT AND FIRE) "terrific" (JUST FOR ONE DAY) and "beautifully written" (THE WATERHOUSE GIRL)
says MICHAEL MORPURGO, Sue's most famous fan. It was his stories that inspired Sue to write, when she was a teacher reading his books at Story Time and experiencing their emotion and authenticity. Like him, she aims to make her readers think, care and feel.