All six titles of our Classics in Graphics series are now out in hardback and we think they look fab! They are getting wonderful reviews and great feedback from staff and students who have seen the books. The six titles are: Romeo and Juliet  Hamlet A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Tempest Macbeth Much Ado About Nothing Thank you to […]

We can finally reveal a project that we’ve been working on for the past 2 years! We have adapted 6 of William Shakespeare’s plays and, with the help of some fabulous artists, turned them into graphic novels. We are very excited about this series – we hope you are too! Publication begins in late summer 2022. For more information click […]

After a year of not being able to do REAL LIVE author visits and “ZOOMING” around the world (and using Microsoft Teams and Google meet!) I am finally back on the road! I had a couple of days in Darlington before Easter and had a great time talking to students on a holiday school scheme. I am taking bookings for […]

I was really pleased to find out that Killer Custard finished 2nd in the Leicester Libraries Our Best Book 2020 Primary School Book Award. 43 Leicester schools voted for their favourite book and students then voted online during lockdown for their favourite. Sadly the award ceremony has been cancelled, but I’ll celebrate anyway! Thanks to Lee Robinson for his fabulous […]

I’ve been helping out with a brilliant new website that pulls together lots of activities for home learning with your kids. It’s going to have loads more added in the coming weeks. Have a look and if you like it, please pass it on! Hope you’re all staying safe… Offschool.org.uk

I’m really pleased that KILLER CUSTARD has made the shortlist for Leicester Libraries Our Best Book 2020 Primary School Book Award. 43 Leicester Schools voted for their favourite book from a long list of 20 titles and KILLER CUSTARD has made the last 6! There will be more voting by Leicester students and then I’ll find out if it has […]