Middle grade stories for primary schools kids and why I like to write. How fantasy and magic work in children’s books. Book ideas for kids.
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The Feathers of Farwood is Now on Goodreads – Mark It ‘Want to Read’!
Welcome to 2026! As we near the one-month countdown to release day, The Feathers of Farwood and The Gripps Curse is officially listed on Goodreads, and you can mark it as ‘Want to Read‘! Goodreads is where you can meet your next favourite book. Whether you’re looking for new releases or hidden gems, this platformContinue reading “The Feathers of Farwood is Now on Goodreads – Mark It ‘Want to Read’!”
Top Spooky Reads for Kids This October
From haunted houses to ghostly sidekicks, daring detectives, and eerie seaside towns, these stories prove spooky doesn’t have to mean nightmare-inducing. Middle-Grade & Junior Fiction Spooky (but not too scary) reads 1. Lockwood & Co. series – Jonathan StroudJoin a ragtag team of teenage ghost-hunters as they tackle Britain’s most chilling hauntings. Fast-paced action, wittyContinue reading “Top Spooky Reads for Kids This October”
Top Fantasy Books for 8-12 Year Olds Featuring Australian Wildlife
Looking for fantasy books for 8-12 year olds that celebrate the magic of Australian wildlife? Whether you’re a teacher searching for engaging classroom reads, a parent encouraging independent reading, or a librarian curating stories for young adventurers, these books offer the perfect mix of imagination, native animals, and heart. From bush-dwelling wombats and daring dingoesContinue reading “Top Fantasy Books for 8-12 Year Olds Featuring Australian Wildlife”
Things About Being a Children’s Author That Just Make Sense
From chocolate stashes to animal trivia, here’s what fuels the middle-grade magic. Being a children’s author is a little bit like living in a storybook yourself. It involves imagination, a dash of magic, and more notebooks than anyone really needs (but buys anyway). Whether you’re writing about owls, wild adventures, or mysterious forests, there areContinue reading “Things About Being a Children’s Author That Just Make Sense”
The book deal! My debut series announced
Ever since I was eight years old, I’ve dreamed of this moment. Now, after years of perseverance and plenty of detours and learnings, it’s happening—I’m going to be a published author! As announced in Books + Publishing, Riveted Press has acquired the worldwide rights to my three-book magical middle-grade series, titled The Feathers of Farwood.Continue reading “The book deal! My debut series announced”