Whatever Wanda Wanted

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What is Whatever Wanda Wanted about?

Wanda has everything a child could wish for, because her busy parents buy her whatever she wants. But when a mysterious kite carries her away to a deserted island, Wanda is suddenly separated from her toys, television and fancy clothes. At first, she is miserable and does not know how to cope. Gradually, she learns to build, cook and make friends with the island’s unusual creatures. By the time she finds her way home, Wanda has discovered that people matter far more than possessions.

About the author

Jude Wisdom is a British author and illustrator who creates bright, imaginative books for children. She is best known for writing and illustrating Whatever Wanda Wanted, Miss Chicken and the Hungry Neighbour, and Billy Jupiter. She also illustrated Go to Bed, Doodlehead! by Ian Whybrow. Jude enjoys finding ideas in everyday places, including bookshops and cafés, and filling her notebooks with sketches. Her playful stories and pictures invite young readers to laugh, wonder and explore.