Books For Older Children

From history to myth and magic, some real characters and extraordinary events.

Each book contains and adventure and a mystery, and a world of its own.


The Whispering Road

The Whispering Road is available on Kindle and in print from Amazon.

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Joe and Annie are taken from the workhouse to slave on a farm where none of the children survive. 

So Joe and Annie embark on a dangerous journey to find their mother and save themselves.

The Whispering Road was included on The Literacy Trust’s ‘Manchester Reading Map’

Winner of the Nestle Bronze Award, the Stockton on Tees Book Award, and Borders Book of the Month.


The Angel Stone

The Whispering Road is available in paperback from Amazon.

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Manchester, 1605 and Simeon is taken from his mother to sing at the cathedral school. 

At the same time, in modern Manchester, Kate’s father has mysteriously vanished. 

A tale of time travel and sorcery featuring historical figures such as John Dee, Manchester’s very own ‘Demon headmaster’.

Shortlisted for the Salford Book Prize, the Sheffield Book Award and the Bournemouth Book Prize.


SkyWolves

Sky Wolves is available on Kindle and in paperback from Amazon.

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When Sam’s aunt rescues a lost dog, Sam knows that something incredible is going to happen. 

Jenny the Jack Russell may be a stray, but she is no ordinary dog. 

The Sky Wolves are coming to destroy the whole world, and Jenny has to stop them.


Faerie Heart

Faerie Heart is available on Kindle and in paperback from Amazon.

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‘If you light a fire on Mabb’s hill, she will come for you…’

 Keri has always wanted to meet a faerie.

Now her brother Lu is dying, and to save him she must bargain with the dangerous Faerie Queen Mabb Will the Magic help Keri to save her brother – and herself?

Selected for the Blue Peter Summer Reads


Malkin Child

Malkin Child is available on Amazon

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Jennet’s family all believe they are witches, but 1612 is a dangerous time to be a witch. 

When her family are imprisoned and put on trial in Lancaster Castle, Jennet’s evidence will decide their fate.

A Lancashire Read book 2012