Two primary school students who spent three months designing a comic book for a classmate who lost her mother have said "it feels really good to have done something for Anya and her Mummy."

Year 6 pupils at Boxford CEVC Primary School, Toby and Edward, published 'Cheesy Comics Inc' to show support for their friend Anya and to raise money for St Elizabeth Hospice - a charity which cared for Anya's mum, Belinda Logan.

East Anglian Daily Times: The pair raised a total of £430 for the charity - smashing their original target of £100. Credit: St Elizabeth HospiceThe pair raised a total of £430 for the charity - smashing their original target of £100. Credit: St Elizabeth Hospice (Image: St Elizabeth Hospice)

The pair spent three months planning their storylines and drawing the artwork, with teachers helping them with printing and stapling the comics together. 

Once Cheesy Comics Inc - which features three stories, Detective Bob, Big Brains and The Wrath of Mrs Pea - was completed, the year six pupils sold the publication for £1 to fellow students and Boxford residents via a village sale.

East Anglian Daily Times: Edward did the illustrations, while Toby wrote the story and coloured in the image. Credit: St Elizabeth HospiceEdward did the illustrations, while Toby wrote the story and coloured in the image. Credit: St Elizabeth Hospice (Image: St Elizabeth Hospice)

In total, the comic raised £430 for the hospice - smashing the original target of £100.

"It feels really good to have done something for Anya and her Mummy, raising money for the hospice was a way to say ‘thank you’ for helping her family," said Toby.

“Edward does the illustrations and I write the story and colour the images in. 

"We're a good team.

East Anglian Daily Times: The comic book was called 'Cheesy Comics Inc'. Credit: St Elizabeth HospiceThe comic book was called 'Cheesy Comics Inc'. Credit: St Elizabeth Hospice (Image: St Elizabeth Hospice)

"I’m really proud Edward and I achieved our goal of raising over £100 by such a large amount, we advertised the comic for £1 but people gave larger donations which is really kind and we are very grateful to everyone who supported us.”

Lesley Rawlinson, community and partnerships fundraiser for St Elizabeth Hospice, said: "Thank you so much to Toby and Edward for their brilliant work in raising such a fantastic amount for the hospice.

East Anglian Daily Times: The comic was sold for £1 to fellow students and Boxford residents. Credit: St Elizabeth HospiceThe comic was sold for £1 to fellow students and Boxford residents. Credit: St Elizabeth Hospice (Image: St Elizabeth Hospice)

“Our whole team have loved reading your comic which is so beautifully written and illustrated.

"It truly is a unique way of fundraising and such a thoughtful and kind thing to do to show your support to Anya and her family.

“Every penny really will make a difference."