Claire O'Brien

29 books • 10 series

Claire is the author of the Cordelia Codd stories. These follow Cordelia's comic and touching misadventures as she struggles to deal with the difficult issues faced by many pre-teen children. Claire is a former teacher who has worked in the UK, USA and Colombia.

Her favourite books at the moment are
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
Krindlekrax by Philip Ridley
Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin
Artichoke Hearts by Sita Brahmachari

Her favourite films are currently
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, 1951
Billy Elliot, 2000
The Belles of St.Trinian's, 1954
The Artist, 2011

Claire has been writing since Miss Fox, her year four teacher, sat her in a corner for talking too much and told her to get on with some handwriting. She realised that she was happiest sitting alone with a pencil and her thoughts, but her own stories came much later.

Dec 18, 2017
Cover of Moving to Uruguay 2018

Moving to Uruguay 2018

Oct 26, 2017
Cover of The Terrifying Teacher

The Terrifying Teacher (Race Further with Reading)

Sep 7, 2017
Cover of Project X Comprehension Express: Stage 2: Team Challenge

Project X Comprehension Express: Stage 2: Team Challenge (Project X Comprehension Express)

Sep 7, 2017
Cover of Project X Comprehension Express: Stage 2: Team Challenge Pack of 15

Project X Comprehension Express: Stage 2: Team Challenge Pack of 15

Sep 7, 2017
Cover of Project X Comprehension Express: Stage 2: Team Challenge Pack of 6

Project X Comprehension Express: Stage 2: Team Challenge Pack of 6

Jun 8, 2017
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 14: Pinocchio Pack 6

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 14: Pinocchio Pack 6

Feb 23, 2017
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree All Stars: Oxford Level 11: A Job for George and Milo

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars: Oxford Level 11: A Job for George and Milo (Oxford Reading Tree All Stars)

Feb 23, 2017
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree All Stars: Oxford Level 11: Pack of 6 (3b)

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars: Oxford Level 11: Pack of 6 (3b)

Feb 23, 2017
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree All Stars: Oxford Level 11: Class Pack of 36 (3b)

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars: Oxford Level 11: Class Pack of 36 (3b)

Oct 27, 2016
Cover of The Terrifying Teacher

The Terrifying Teacher (Race Further with Readin)

Sep 19, 2016
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Project X Origins Graphic Texts: Grey-Dark Red+ Book Bands, Oxford Levels 14-2 (Project X Origins)

Sep 8, 2016
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Project X Origins Graphic Texts: Grey Book Band, Oxford Level 14: The Wind in the Willows (Project X Origins Graphic Texts)

Sep 8, 2016
Cover of Project X Origins Graphic Texts: Grey Book Band, Oxford Level 14: Mixed Pack of 4

Project X Origins Graphic Texts: Grey Book Band, Oxford Level 14: Mixed Pack of 4

May 12, 2016
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 14: Pinocchio

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 14: Pinocchio (Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories)

May 12, 2016
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 14-15: Class Pack

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 14-15: Class Pack

May 12, 2016
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 14-15: Mixed Pack

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 14-15: Mixed Pack

May 1, 2016
Cover of It's Alive

It's Alive

Jan 14, 2016
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Oxford Levels 14-15: Pack of 36

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Oxford Levels 14-15: Pack of 36

Jan 7, 2016
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Oxford Levels 14-15: Pack of 6

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Oxford Levels 14-15: Pack of 6

Oct 1, 2015
Cover of It's Alive!

It's Alive! (Cordelia Codd)

Jan 9, 2014
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Level 12-14: Pack of 54

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Level 12-14: Pack of 54

Jan 9, 2014
Cover of Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Level 14: Absolutely Awful Adults

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Level 14: Absolutely Awful Adults (Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers)

Jan 3, 2013
Cover of Frankly, Ruby, I Don't Give a Damn

Frankly, Ruby, I Don't Give a Damn (Cordelia Codd)

Jun 7, 2012
Cover of Not Just the Blues

Not Just the Blues (Cordelia Codd)