These books should all still be currently available, although please bear in mind that they can sometimes be out of stock for shorter or longer periods.
Here you can find my other books, which are currently unavailable or out of print. You may be able to find secondhand copies of many of them.
Granny was a Buffer Girl, set in industrial Sheffield from the 1930s to the 1980s. Three generations of Jess’s family tell her the heart-breaking and funny family stories that bind them together. Carnegie medal, Boston Globe-Horn Honor. 11+
The Company of Ghosts is a ghost story set on a wild and haunted island off the coast of Scotland. When Ellie is abandoned there, alone, by her friend’s brother George, mysterious happenings begin. Carnegie medal nomination.
Deep Secret is a historical novel (1940s) set in the beautiful Derbyshire Derwent valley, home of identical twin sisters. When their village is drowned to create Ladybower reservoir, many secrets will go with it. Carnegie medal nominated. 12+
Far From Home, The Sisters of Street Child, tells the story of Jim Jarvis’s sisters, Emily and Lizzie, forced to work in a Victorian cotton mill. Jim has been rescued from the streets by Dr Barnardo, but will they ever find a home? 9+
Requiem is my first adult novel, set in rural Ireland in 1950s. Cecilia is devastated when she uncovers a family secret, and leaves home to live in Venice and pursue a career as a singer. But her family ties are too strong, and she must make her peace.
The Snake-stone is the story of an adopted boy, James, a diving champion with hopes of competing in the Olympics. He longs to learn about his past, so leaves his training aside and sets off alone on an adventurous quest to discover his roots. Carnegie nominated. 10+
Treason is a historical adventure story set in the Tudor period. Young William Montague is sent to Hampton Court to be the page of Henry VIII’s infant son, Prince Edward. Surrounded by treachery, secrets and betrayal, William escapes to live in the London streets in an attempt to save his father’s life. Carnegie nominated. 11+
Spellhorn is a fantasy adventure story about a blind girl, Laura, and the unicorn who comes to her garden. He takes her to the Wilderness, home of the Wild Ones. Will she become their leader? Will her friend Sam see her again? 10+
The Sailing Ship Tree is set in Liverpool just before the First World War. Twins Walter and Dorothy are children of servants at the mansion of the owners of a shipping line. They befriend Tweeny, a servant, and also Master George from the House, and embark on a daring adventure. Carnegie nominated. 10+