THE LINCOLN IMP is the first of Sue's books to be illustrated (by her lovely and talented auntie, Jean Robinson).
It's the first of her books to be aimed at 7 - 11 and the first to be, above all else, FUNNY!
It's the first Sue Hampton book with elements of magical fantasy, although the feelings and situations in it are very much of the real world.
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It's the first to be recorded as an audio book on two CDs (£3.99) with colour-in inset, available from Sue in person at schools or libraries, or by email. |
GRAHAM TAYLOR OBE, ex-manager of Lincoln City F.C. as well as England, says:
"What an excellent read! ... It describes family situations that all of us would recognise. But the star of the story is the Lincoln Imp: mischievous, funny, sometimes naughty, loveable, and of course, mysterious. Do we all have an imp inside us?
Sue Hampton is to be congratulated on creating a story of such warmth and humour (and the occasional teardrop) that I would recommend it to any member of the family - and particularly those with impish behaviour!"
What stands out, for me, is Sue Hampton’s dazzling dexterity with words. Where other authors take a paragraph Sue can create a picture with only a few words. I frequently reread her words just to make sure I have fully appreciated what she has said. THE LINCOLN IMP, like all Sue’s books, is populated with real people with real feelings. There are no stereotypes; all her characters are well rounded and believable. I can recommend this book unreservedly. It is fun, exciting and you still think about it long after you have finished reading it. If I were to make a comparison I would say that Sue Hampton is in the same class as Michael Morpurgo. It doesn't get any better than that. John Marsh, York, on Amazon
DID YOU KNOW?
The Lincoln Imp is a carving in Lincoln Cathedral.
In Sue's story, of course, he doesn't stay high up on the wall, and he is no longer made of stone.
REVIEW from Crosslincs, the diocesan magazine for Lincolnshire churches: |