Darcy Burdock: Volume 1

Laura Dockrill

Mar 2016 · Darcy Burdock Book 1 · Bolinda · Narrated by Laura Dockrill

About this audiobook

Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life's noticers. Curious, smart-as-a-whip, funny and fiercely loyal, she sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her. In this first book, we are introduced to her family: Mum, who Darcy loves as much as her favourite fried egg and chips, Dad, who is kind and fair if a bit hopeless, and little siblings Hector and Poppy, who Darcy likes dressing up in ridiculous outfits and having dance-offs with, respectively. Plus there's her non-bleating pet lamb, Lamb-Beth and best friend, Will, to have adventures with. Darcy learns that turning into an angrosaurus-rex and causing chaos just gets her in trouble, trying to run away from home with a reluctant lamb in tow leads to sore kneebows, it's best not to throw a massive strop just before your surprise birthday party, Hallowe'en is all about spider costumes and having a pumpkin with a wonky eye, and if she's ever in a situation at home or at school where she's not sure what to do, she should write a story around it and the truth will be illuminated by her imagination.

About the author

Laura Dockrill is an English performance poet, author and illustrator. She grew up in Brixton and attended The Brit School of Performing Arts in Croydon, where she was friends with singers Kate Nash and Adele. She has performed at gigs and festivals such as Glastonbury, Camp Bestival and the London Word Festival. Dockrill’s published works include Mistakes in the Background, Ugly Shy Girl and the widely acclaimed Darcy Burdock series. She also illustrates all of her own work.