The Seamaiden’s Odyssey
A strange and beautiful sea creature is held in captivity. If she tells the amazing story of her family history, will she be released to her ocean home?
These books are all set in Derbyshire.
The Haunted Hills
Carl’s parents bring him to the countryside, to recover from personal tragedy. Is there really a ghost in the hills, or is he losing his grip on reality?
Jeannie of White Peak Farm – family story set in Derbyshire
Jeannie of White Peak Farm is set in Derbyshire. Jeannie tells the secrets and hardships of her family, living on a remote hill farm. Will she leave, like her brother Martin? Carnegie nominated. 10+
Children of Winter – my novel about the Plague in Eyam
Children of Winter is a historical time-slip novel set in the Derbyshire village of Eyam. Three siblings have to survive alone in a barn during the Great Plague of 1666. 8+
Blue John – a magical story set in the Castleton Caverns
Blue John is a magical story set in one of the Castleton Caverns in the Peak District. The Queen of Darkness makes a beautiful child from ice and fire, and says he must never leave her. Dyslexic-friendly. 5+
A Beautiful Place for a Murder – my Edale murder mystery
A Beautiful Place for a Murder is a murder mystery set in Edale, in the Peak District. Teenagers Shaun and Caroline desperately try to prove Shaun’s innocence.
Willa and Old Miss Annie – three linked animal stories
Willa and Old Miss Annie is a collection of three linked animal stories. When Willa first meets Old Miss Annie she is afraid of her, but soon she befriends her and together they help a goat, a Shetland pony and a fox cub who have all been in danger. Highly commended. Carnegie medal runner up.
Peak Dale Farm stories: Valentine’s Day
Peak Dale Farm Stories: Valentine’s Day. Valentine is a naughty calf, but Anna is determined that he will behave at the Hope Show. And she has to overcome her own stage fright. Illustrated by Kim Lewis. 6+
Peak Dale Farm stories: A Calf Called Valentine
Peak Dale Farm stories: A Calf called Valentine is set in the Peak District. Anna’s mother is in hospital, and Anna is homesick at her grandparents’ farm. But she is given charge of the calf that is born on Valentine’s Day, and falls in love with him. Illustrated by Kim Lewis.
Joe and the Dragonosaurus – an illustrated story
Joe and the Dragonosaurus. At school, children are writing stories about their pets. Joe can’t have pets because of his mother’s asthma, so he invents a fantasy creature. But a farm animal next door is dying. Can Joe help? Dyslexia friendly. 6+