After five years blogging about children’s book at Roaring Reads, I’m delighted to announce that three of my own books will be published this summer (2024).
I’m hoping to have an author website live very soon, with school resources, videos and more, but in the meantime, here is a little about the stories. I do hope you will enjoy reading them.
Rory and the Snack Dragons (chapter book) out May 6, 2024
Rory is an unusual sort of dragon – he would rather hide than go hunting and he would far rather eat a tasty bicycle than a juicy princess. In this first book in the Snack Dragon series, Rory bites off more than he can chew when he steals a bike and accidentally kidnaps the princess who owns it. Now both their kingdoms are in danger and they must team up to save them – but what hope do they have, when they can’t even agree on what (or who) is for lunch?
A magical adventure story for children aged 6+
The Highland Cowgirl (picture book) out May 30th
Hanna dreams of becoming a cowgirl and spends every free moment practicing her rodeo skills – but life in a Scottish city can feel a long way from the wild west.
A school trip to the Highlands finally gives Hanna a chance to meet real cattle, but she’s disappointed with the muddy reality – until an unexpected encounter with a calf in trouble gives her the chance to put her cowgirl skills to the test.
A story about determination. Featuring Highland cows…and cow pats! For age 3+
The Great Auk’s Great Escape (out June 30)
When a rare seabird is snatched from her ocean home, she seems destined to end her days as a museum exhibit – until this great auk befriends a young cabin boy, who sees her future differently. Can Auky and Finn outwit her captors and find a way to reclaim her freedom, before it’s too late?
Inspired by real events, this story is set in St Kilda and around the Hebrides (including Scalpay, Staffa and Arran). Its themes include endangered species, unlikely friendships and local history. For age 5+
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