Welcome
I write humorous stories about children getting into mischief, having adventures, falling out with their families and generally battling with the silliness and unpredictability of life.
I also write scripts for TV and radio. I live in Leeds with my family and crazy dog. I love visiting schools and libraries - feel free to contact me.
Read on...I've a new title out NOW!
Look Out for Dirk!
Dirk is an accident-prone Stone Age boy who lives in the village of Swampy Hollow with his pet wolf, Tickles.
Part of a collection of funny books...
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World Book Day Visits 2018
I’m booking up fast but I still have some days available for school visits close to World Book Day on 2nd March 2018. I’m especially keen...
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Out Now: Chloe’s Secret Fairy Godmother Club
Chloe and her friends have a new plan – they are going to be Fairy Godmothers, and they aren’t going to let any real life obstacles get...
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Chloe’s Secret Princess Club
Meet Chloe – a super imaginative girl who, along with her two best friends, has made up her mind to be princess, and who is not going to...
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Sam and the Griswalds – reissued
Sam and the Griswalds is available now with a lovely new cover and – for the first time – as an e-book. Read about football-mad Sam,...
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TV Interview – Made in Leeds
Kerry and Ben interviewed me for The Lowdown on Made In Leeds about how to spark children’s imaginations and the kinds of workshops I do in...
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Jessica Haggerthwaite: Witch Dispatcher
"A thoughtful and entertaining story"
- The Guardian
