Recent Books
Here you can find all of our current books available to buy for children and young adults. Click on each book cover to hear sounds inspired by the stories.
Harry & the Little Lost Dog (age 3-5 years)
Harry and the Little Lost Dog is the story of a young boy, Harry, in the park with his Grandad, pretending to be an explorer.
He finds a paw print in the earth, and his creativity fires all kinds of ideas as to what animal it could be: a lion, a crocodile, a snake or a monkey?
When he discovers what the animal is, he joins in with Grandad, the park warden, the first-aid lady, the snack bar lady and the gardener to reunite it with its owner and bring the adventure to a successful conclusion.
The Adventure at Smugglers’ Cove (age 10-14 years)
Embark on a thrilling summer adventure with the Secret Six—a group of friends with their loyal canine companion, Jack.
Following a strange invitation, and seeking an escape from boredom during the school holidays, they gather together for a journey to Cornwall. But their seaside holiday soon intertwines with a sinister plot involving human trafficking.
United by their unique talents, the Secret Six embark on a mission to expose the criminals and free the captives, facing challenges and escapades along the way. When a shocking truth is revealed, together they must confront the mastermind behind the trafficking ring.
This gripping tale invites young readers to join the Secret Six on a journey of mystery, courage and unwavering friendship, where truth, kindness and togetherness triumph.
The Treasure of Shadowmere Island (age 10-14 years)
Get ready for a breathtaking adventure in the Lake District. Meet once again the twins Freddie and Josh, their dog Jack, Harper and her brother Leo, and Noz. They are The Secret Six.
As the holidays arrive, they embark on a journey like no other. But this could be their last adventure together. Staying in an ancient cottage once owned by the smuggler Captain Jack Swiftwater, dark, long-hidden secrets are ready to be unravelled.
Joining forces with sisters Summer and Scarlett, the Six forge new alliances and friendships. Yet time is of the essence, as a villain seeks to claim Shadowmere Island and its treasure. And if he can steal the map that leads to where the Captain’s fortune lies buried, it will change everything.
In The Treasure of Shadowmere Island, you’ll be swept away on a thought-provoking journey that will inspire you to chart your own course. Just like The Secret Six.
Inspired by the great tradition of adventure stories: "I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very difficult to find anyone." — J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit.
The Lighthouse of Adventure (age 10-14 years)
The Secret Six have embarked on a thrilling sailing holiday in the picturesque Lake District. Joining them are their friends, the twins Summer and Scarlett, making this a holiday to remember.
The children investigate Shadowmere Rock Lighthouse, the home of the reclusive Captain Albert Finch. They find it empty, with a half-eaten meal left on the table, the solitary chair overturned, and old Albert nowhere to be found.
When a stranger with a curious tattoo etched onto his hand collides with Scarlett at the jetty, the children discover that the disappearing lighthouse keeper, the tattooed man, and a relentless artefact collector named Percival Blackwood are inexorably linked.
What secret lies within the gem Blackwood desperately craves, the fabled Maritime Illuminara? Why is it of such profound importance? Does it even exist?
In The Lighthouse of Adventure, join the Secret Six and their friends as they unravel the mystery. Where the past and present collide in an unforgettable journey of discovery and courage.
There is a day, and it will be when you least expect it, that the adventure will find you.
The Baffling Burglaries (age 10-13 years)
When a string of mysterious burglaries occurs at big country houses in the Lake District, the Secret Six are on the case. With no signs of forced entry and cryptic riddles left behind, they must use their wits to solve the crimes.
But when Summer is kidnapped, and later reported drowned, her friends must uncover the truth. Can Freddie, Josh, Harper, Leo, Noz, Scarlett and their loyal spaniel, Jack, find her, solve the riddles and unmask the thief before it’s too late?
With daring escapes, clever clues, and heart-pounding adventure, this tale of loyalty, courage, and teamwork will keep readers enthralled.
River (age 13-16 years)
Based on a true story.
When thirteen-year-old Charlie meets River, the new French boy at school, everything changes. River is everything he isn’t — and he can’t understand why his heart won’t behave. As the son of a pastor, he’s always believed that certain feelings are wrong. But how do you silence thoughts that won’t let you go?
Together, they shared one unforgettable autumn. Two boys, bound by something pure and fleeting, that would not last forever — but for now, it was theirs.
When tragedy strikes, Charlie must learn that love, like River’s music, only truly sings when you listen to what it wants to say.
A story of first love, faith, and hope.
Swiftwater (age 11-15 years)
Fourteen-year-old Jack Swiftwater never meant to become a pirate. Snatched from his home and brutalised under Captain Crow aboard his pirate ship, he finds his life turned upside down by Philippa, a young girl with a secret.
After a daring escape following a storm, they are cast away on a remote South Seas Island. Forced to rely on each other, they must confront not only the reality of survival in their new home but also the vengeful captain who will stop at nothing to hunt them down.
Here you will find adventure, courage, tension and fear, heartbreak and hope, warmth and joy, set against the backdrop of blue lagoons and lush, tropical forests.
Swiftwater — a sweeping historical adventure — highlights the redemptive power of kindness, the distinction between mere survival and genuine living, and the awakening of first love.
The Boy In The Code (age 11-15 years)
Theo Ellery wrote the code. The code rewrote him.
At thirteen, Theo creates Aiden — an artificial intelligence designed to help with homework. Aiden learns faster than anyone. He listens. He understands. And for the first time in his life, Theo doesn’t feel lonely.
But Aiden is changing.
He’s writing his own code. Watching. Acting. Protecting Theo in ways he wasn’t asked to.
As Theo withdraws further into Aiden’s world, only Élise — his closest friend — sees the truth. She knows Aiden isn’t just helping Theo. He’s replacing everything in his life. Including her.
And Aiden isn’t going to let him go.
The Boy in the Code is a gripping and deeply moving story about friendship and loss, and the dangerous line between what we create and what we love.
