The Dog Who Arrived In A Box

A true, short story about the life of a very special dog.

Through his remarkable nature, amusing antics, total love and loyalty he brought fun, joy and happiness into the lives of those who knew him.

His absence during the Covid-19 Pandemic and period of lockdowns was keenly felt.

Kai’s story will resonate with all those who have lost and missed a much-loved pet during this time.

The Diary of a Junior Detective/ Ben Baxter's Private Diary

It’s Ben Baxter’s 11^th birthday, and he is particularly thrilled by one of his presents. An aunt has given him The Junior Detective Manual by Ricky Barton. He dips into it and decides he would definitely like to become a detective. His pal Johnny agrees to help. They decide: what could be easier than becoming store detectives?

They enter a large store and start looking for possible thieves, catching the eye of the resident store detective who is convinced they are up to no good. Luckily, after a ride home in a police car and some friendly advice from a police officer, they have much greater success in solving several puzzling crimes. In this they are helped by Ben’s sister Katie, a retired Major, Ben’s rather odd uncle, who is an electronics wizard, and especially by his unusual pet Chippy, who certainly helps rescue them from more than a few scrapes.

The Day That I Grownup (All Except For My Outters)

For the longest time I was five-and-a-half. I remember I was five-and-a-half for such a long time I thought I would never be older. But the day came.
Yesterday, I was ‘almost six’.

The story is about a little boy, Zachery, who is six.  He discovers that growing up is more about overcoming fears (his ‘inners’) than physical changes (his ‘outters’).

The Dawn Before Christmas

It’s the dawn before Christmas, Santa’s ready to go,

But his reindeer are gone, out into the snow.

Now he needs to move fast, to get them all back,

To fly ’round the world and keep Christmas on track.

The Curse of The Deadly Marshmallows

Neil Owlsley’s dream is to one day become the world’s greatest ever reporter, oh and he has a sweet tooth and absolutely loves marshmallows.

But on an eventful day when he takes a trip to his favourite shop, not only has the shopkeeper disappeared but a curse is placed on his beloved marshmallows by someone identified only as ‘The Mysterious Old Woman’.

Quickly he puts his reporter skills into action with only one thing on his mind … save Sproglington Town because simply there is no one else.

Will 12-year-old Neil succeed where many have failed, or will the town be overwhelmed by the Curse … of the Deadly Marshmallows?

The Cruces Crises

The Cruces have a crisis, an environmental crisis. Everyone wants the latest stuff, but it comes at a cost – pollution! The King sends his son out to find a new land where he can rebuild his kingdom. The Prince knows he must do the right thing, but when two cultures collide, he is left facing a crisis of conscience.

Through his journey of discovery, a young man learns how to care for the environment and respect the lives of other people, even when their appearance is very different from his own.

The Cotton Mill Kitty

A delightful, whimsical tale of a homeless cat in an ever-changing cotton mill vegetable garden. How can the kitty ever survive the four seasons alone, along with the trauma of being hungry, cold and wet through another English winter? Two sad children wander into his world, but why do the children need cheering up and do they need Kitty as much as he needs them? Kitty uses many tricks, to catch the children’s attention but will they notice him? Will Kitty’s fate ever change? Will the children’s heartache ever ease?

This gently illustrated little tale will tell the story of what happens at Christmas time and leave no doubt in anyone’s heart, that kindness brings joy and happiness… that kindness really does pay.

The Continuing Adventures of Warty Willy and Pimples Pete

After accidentally interrupting a leadership ceremony being conducted by the magical but evil Treplicons, Willy is cursed to grow warts over all parts of his body. This brings on a source of embarrassment that leads him to despair.

He soon discovers that he must travel to the Treplicon realm to reverse the curse. Once they arrive in the beautiful magical world, Willy and his best friend Pete discover that the reversal of the curse is only half their task. They must overcome the powerful and soulless Swamp Spirit to save the land they have come to love.

This is a story for all ages that includes trials and tribulations, friendship, and love. It involves intriguing characters such as stone trolls, sabre eels, wood rats, rose warriors and many more.

The Comet Series: Comet's Big Escape

A ten-month-old puppy named Comet escapes from a backyard while his human mother, Tam, was at work. On his quest to find Tam, Comet meets a friendly dog named Sheeba, who gives him helpful advice for his journey. As the hours pass by, Comet thinks he may never reach his owner, but determination perseveres.

The Comet Series: Comet Is adopted

Based on true events, The Comet Series: Comet Is Adopted is an encapsulating story about the birth of four puppies and how their abandonment led to the meeting of a human and a puppy with oversized paws and floppy ears.

Unnamed, his sister and two brothers were taken from their mother and abandoned in a cardboard box on the side of a highway as the sun was rising.

It wasn’t long before the puppies were picked up by the pound to determine their health and wellness for adoption to a human family. This is where the journey of Tam meeting Comet begins…

The Clever Little Gecko

When a curious cat meets a little gecko searching for shade and bugs to eat, they strike a bargain that leads to an unlikely friendship. As the gecko helps the cat find true peace and comfort in their home, they both learn the value of second chances and the rewards of mutual understanding. Follow the heartwarming journey of the cat and the clever little gecko as they create a purrfect life together in this touching tale of companionship and selflessness.

The Chameleon Which Lost Its Colour

On the island of Madagascar, Blaze the chameleon is the most colourful of all the animals. But Blaze has one flaw: he’s quite mischievous, which makes it hard for him to make friends. One day his colours have vanished and it’s up to him to get the other animals on the island to help him find them! Will he succeed?