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An upper mid-grade novel, part historical, part fantasy...

'Delightful and thoughtful in equal measure, the story carries you on a soaring journey. You will never think of despair and hope in quite the same way again.' - Emma Rea. Author of Top Dog and My name is River

Look after what's around you and it'll look after you...

A story for the charity Think Equal, who work with schools round the world to promote social and emotional learning for young children.

The Apple Press

Established during the pandemic to provide material for children without online access. Sold in independent bookshops around India, it is also taken by small teams of performers and storytellers to remote villages and monasteries across the Himalayan region. It's a huge privilege to be asked to contribute!

The Polar Bear, Talilayu's best friend

Shantala Palat's illustration for one of the Apple Press stories. I don't know if you are able to see the quality of the paper? Handmade, and a joy to hold!

The back cover

The illustrations for A Leap of Hope were done by the enormously talented Susie Jenkin-Pearce, who has been a huge inspiration and support along the way.

Imagining what Jacob will look like

A study for the back cover of A Leap of Hope.

Mr Glue Stories - the Glue Crew

Mr Glue stories interactive story app was just gorgeous - 6 lovely stories, a plethora of characters and loads of great reviews. Sadly no more, but gosh it was good. Do watch the video!

Writer and illustrator for Mr Glue Stories (and Mr Glue himself of course)

I wrote the stories for Mr Glue, and the super talented Jose Fragoso created the fabulous images and animations. Check out Jose's Instagram...

Mission Cookpossible

The last project we did with Mr Glue Stories was an interactive cookery book. We even got a slot on BBC Scotland to talk about it!

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