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           Writer of      children's books

 

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Real worlds to explore!

I write information books. Most of them are for children or teenagers, but some are for adults too.

Do you want to find out about ancient treasure, smugglers, shipwrecks or castles? Do you want to travel to distant lands and meet the people who live there? Why not discover nature’s secrets or track wild animals in Africa? Perhaps you are interested in the way our society works, or in debating the big issues that are in the news. Read, ask questions, have fun...

You will find my books in homes, schools and libraries around the world. Click on the sidebar to find out my past and present published titles. You will find topic books, atlases, encyclopaedias, guide books and biographies. You may even find books that pop up, fold out, light up or make noises! All of these books have exciting and colourful illustrations.

Parents and teachers: my more recent publications will still be in print, available from your local bookshop, from book clubs or from online retailers such as  http://www.amazon.co.uk/ and http://www.abebooks.co.uk/. Some books may be ordered online direct from the publisher. Llyfrau Magma publications can be ordered from http://www.llyfrau-magma.co.uk/. Many titles are available in overseas (non-UK) editions and are published in many languages. Less recent titles may still be found in libraries and are reissued in new formats from time to time.

The world of publishing is changing fast, so I also write text for websites as well as blogs. Sometimes I work with galleries, museums and heritage organisations. I provide text for their exhibition panels, books, leaflets or trail guides. These may be aimed at adults, or all the family.

Whatever the format – let’s find out the facts!




  What’s new?

• Get reading in 2013!

New in 2013 are three more titles in Macmillan's lively Kingfisher Readers series: Vikings; Arctic and Antarctic, and Record Breakers, the Most Dangerous.

Another successful series of readers is Big Cat, published by Collins. January 2013 sees the publication of my title Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. This is an exciting story about the pioneers of the anti-slavery campaign in the USA.

• SLA commended

The School Library Association’s 2012 awards panel commended Afghanistan – From War to Peace, which was published in Wayland’s Divided World series. Vital background  information and tough questions, for secondary students.

• Iron Age Treasures

Llyn Cerrig Bach – Treasure from the Iron Age/Trysor o’r Oes Haearn (Oriel Ynys Môn 2012) This book for adults describes one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries to be made in Wales, and includes contributions by leading experts. Archaeology Ireland describes it as ‘a stunning example of how the excitement of the substance and significance of the Iron Age artefacts can be communicated’.

• London Book Fair 2013

If publishers or packagers visiting or showing at the London Book Fair wish to meet up with me, please contact me via this website.