Inspiring Young Readers
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The Happiness Tree posted on 16 Jul 2019
The overall design of this sumptuous picture book implies a deep love of the natural world...
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Owen and the Soldier posted on 11 Jul 2019
Owen’s a bright boy but school at the moment is a bit of a nightmare.
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The Spectacular Revenge of Suzi Sims posted on 08 Jul 2019
Suzi Sims loves running – and she’s pretty good at it too.
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The Pirate who lost his Name posted on 05 Jul 2019
I am quite often asked to work with children in schools on the ever popular theme of ‘Pirates’
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The Unlucky Eleven posted on 28 Jun 2019
If you’ve ever followed a football team you won’t be a stranger to the idea that your team is just cursed.
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My Mums A Bug-Eyed Monster posted on 26 Jun 2019
Children often like their mothers to be inconspicuous and conventional, perhaps to avoid being picked on ...
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The Starlight Watchmaker posted on 24 Jun 2019
One of the great things about setting a story on a mythological planet somewhere in the universe at an unspecified date in the future,,,
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Dino Knights posted on 21 Jun 2019
Just imagine a medieval world of warring kingdoms fighting for territory, brave knights committed to keeping the land safe...
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No Ballet Shoes in Syria posted on 19 Jun 2019
Aya is an eleven year old girl who has recently arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria.
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D-Day Dog posted on 14 Jun 2019
Jack loves two things more than almost anything else – his dog Finn and the war games videos he plays with his dad.