Tales of the Weird, the Wild and the Wonderful is the first of its kind: a dazzling collection of short stories, jam-packed with rambunctious characters on daring adventures written exclusively by Care Leavers for children. Discover why Franny Georgette Tinkleboom has been travelling around the world in a van that has giant mouse ears… And why Spike, the most mischievous hedgehog in Rivington Pike, keeps wandering off into the dark night… And what happens when you drink a wicked orange potion like Alicia Moonfall… Includes a foreword by Lemn Sissay. AUTHOR: In 2015, Sophie Willan took her debut stand-up comedy hour On Record, based on her experiences of growing up in and out of the Care system, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A sell out run and critical acclaim followed, securing Sophie’s place as one of the most exciting rising stars in British Comedy. ‘An exceptional new talent’ (The Herald ) ‘An exciting new force in British comedy’ (London Is Funny ) ‘Wise, confessional and bloody funny’ (The List ) In 2016 Sophie turned her focus to a group of Care Leavers in the North West of England. Together they have created a tremendously vibrant anthology inspired by their experiences and fired by their imaginations. Sophie’s work with Care Leavers across Greater Manchester has become a national talking point, establishing Sophie as one of the UK s leading ambassadors for Homeless and Care Experienced Young People.