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!
Out in September – 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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The Complete Wild Thing Series
All three Wild Thing Title are now available, published by Scholastic.
Read about little sister Wild Thing’s crazy ways, and her adventures...
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Wild Thing Goes Camping – out now!
Wild Thing is a new series for 8+ about the naughtiest little sister ever!
Kate has a sister so terrible, they call her Wild Thing. She’s a...
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Fantastic Book Award
Wolfie has won a Fantastic Book Award, 2014!
The Award is voted for by children from schools across Lancashire. I was delighted to get the chance...
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Jessica Haggerthwaite: Witch Dispatcher
"A thoughtful and entertaining story"
- The Guardian
