Lisa Thompson
Lisa Thompson is an English author of children's books, best known for her debut novel *The Goldfish Boy* (2017), which features a boy with OCD solving a mystery. Born and raised in the London Borough of Havering, she worked in insurance after leaving school at 16, then spent years in radio production at the BBC and as a freelancer before publishing her first book at age 43. Her works often explore themes of overcoming challenges, with subsequent titles including *The Light Jar* (2018), *The Day I Was Erased* (2019), and *The Rollercoaster Boy* (2022).
Children's fiction
Middle-grade mystery
Wild About Wildlife: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Zookeeper? (On the Job)
Sea Life Scientist: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Marine Biologist? (On the Job (Compass Point))
Pop the Hood: Have You Got What It Takes to Be an Auto Technician? (On the Job)
Bony Puzzle (Read-It! Chapter Books: Wonder Wits)
Creating Cuisine: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Chef? (On the Job)
Objection!: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Lawyer? (On the Job)
Wild Ideas (Read-It! Chapter Books: Wonder Wits)
What's Next? (Read-It! Chapter Books: Wonder Wits)
Taste of Thailand (Read-It! Chapter Books)
Hard Hat Area: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Contractor? (On the Job)
Game on: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Video Game Developer? (On the Job)
Spectacular Spain (Read-It! Chapter Books: Swat)
Behind Every Step: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Choreographer? (On the Job)
Battling Blazes: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Firefighter? (On the Job (Compass Point))
New York City (Read-It! Chapter Books)
Cleared for Takeoff: Have You Got What It Takes to Be an Airline Pilot?
Incredible India (Read-It! Chapter Books)
Head of the Class: Have You Got What It Takes to Be an Early Childhood Teacher? (On the Job)
Amazing Africa (Read-It! Chapter Books) (Read-It! Chapter Books: Swat)
Trendsetter: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Fashion Designer?
Art in Action: Have You Got What It Takes to Be an Animator? (On the Job)
Lookout London (Read-It! Chapter Books)
Cordially Invited: Have You Got What It Takes to Be an Event Planner?
Gadget Hero (Read-It! Chapter Books: Wonder Wits)