Jean Ure had her first novel published when she was only 16 years old and has been writing ever since. Jean specialises in books for young girls that deal with real issues in a warm and insightful way to allow even the most reluctant reader to engage. She lives in a house in London with many rescue animals and enjoys music, books and going for long walks through the fields.
'Jean Ure does that girl thing like no one else.' Graham Marks, Publishing News Praise for Passion Flower: 'A funny and realistic read -- we loved it.' Mizz Praise for Pumpkin Pie: 'The heroine I've been waiting for.' Times Praise for Shrinking Violet: 'Grown-ups love Bridget Jones' Diary, but youngsters will adore Violet Alexander's.' Liverpool Echo 'Excellent for any nine-up and will almost certainly lead to an addiction to Ure.' Observer Praise for Becky Bananas: 'The writing transcends any trace of heaviness.' Guardian Praise for Fruit and Nutcase: 'Jean Ure never puts a foot wrong.' Daily Telegraph Praise for The Secret Life of Sally Tomato: 'Rhymes, sauciness, letters, irony, comedy, comic characters! a proper little turn-on for boys. A must-buy book.' Books for Keeps