Elly is an extremely experienced children's writer whose credits include the BAFTA nominated THE STORY OF TRACY BEAKER, BERNARD'S WATCH and the new Aardman animation SHAUN THE SHEEP.

Her first children's novel, JERRY AND THE JANNANS was published by Bloomsbury in June 2006. Elly has also written for the stage, including THE POCKET DREAM with Sandi Toksvig.

When Jerry falls asleep on the bus to school, he's incredibly hacked off to wake up and discover he's on another planet. The realisation that he's just been sold to a family of aliens by an exotic pet shop, does nothing to improve Jerry's mood.

Harchi Jannan and his son, Chad, are thrilled with their unique new pet, but Rashila Jannan is so furious with her husband for buying it, she's ready to shed her tail tip. A situation made worse when her boss decides Jerry is the perfect subject for a high-stakes, top-secret, research programme.

This brilliantly funny story follows Jerry's bizarre experiences as a pet, tangling with the family - and his surroundings - as he desperately tries to get home again.