Alan Combes
Alan Combes was first published in the Guardian, writing about his camping holiday behind the Iron Curtain. Since then his journalism has been published in numerous nationals and during his teaching career his writing appeared regularly in the TES.
For twelve years he was a football correspondent for the Sunday Times. Several of his titles have been published by Barrington Stoke where his United Here I Come was a bestseller. He also co-wrote Black Potatoes, a musical that played to full houses in the York Upstage Centre. Alan would love to hear from readers.
Contact him here: ascombes@aol.com
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The Rocking Horse Diaries by Alan Combes
My name is Kirk Ellis. I am nine years old. This is my story.
So begins the Rocking Horse Diary, penned by Kirk who wants to tell the story of his grandad, Sidney Mudge, who is “a very special man and possibly the world’s best grandad”.
Although Kirk and his grandad are fictional characters, Alzheimer's is not, and Alan Combes’ story is based on real events.
There is a strong vein of comedy in the story. As Alan says, ‘Without humour, coping with dementia would be an impossible task.’
Illustrated by John Sunderland.
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Football's not the only game by Alan Combes
Aaron Chapple is 17 and football-mad. Along with a growth spurt that boosts his height, the mysteries of hand-eye-foot coordination click into place, and his dreams of becoming a professional footballer feel within his grasp. Even the manager of his youth team begins to take an interest.
Then a friend persuades him to move from his established team.
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