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Auntie Medusa and Me

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Hiya! I’m Silvia, an ordinary kid just like you. At least, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome as a demi-goddess. Yeah, that took me by surprise too.

But seriously, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what’s happening now: Medusa the gorgon wants her head back – and she’s chosen me to find it!

Packed full of Roman and Ancient Greek mythology – as you’ve never seen it before!
A laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out?

Click here to find and order from your local independent bookshop. Or follow the links to: Waterstones, Amazon, Foyles, Bookshop.org or Blackwells.

My Family and Other Romans

🏆A Books for Topics book of the year 2023 🏆

· A laugh-out-loud family caper full of excitement and heart · Perfect for ages 8 and up ·

Silvia just wants to fit in. So, being catapulted back to Ancient Rome and finding out her mum is a war goddess is not part of the plan. As for the rest of the family – her sister is a cyclops, her uncle is building an army, and her role-play obsessed dad is now a lava soldier.

And to top it all, the Romans seem to think she’s some sort of chosen one – the fate of the world resting on her shoulders. Can Silvia embrace her differences and sort this mess out?

Cover art by the amazing Flavia Sorrentino! Read the first chapter here!

Perfect funny escapism with added Roman mythology…Charming and mischievous!
Louie Stowell, Author of Loki Series

A fun and funny journey through the Roman Empire […] Ideal for imagining Roman history through a modern child’s eyes and appreciating people’s innate talents.
School Reading List

If you’re looking for a read-aloud with plenty of humour, strong female character and with lots of detail about life in Ancient Rome, this is it.
Melissa Jordan, Reading Pebbles

🏆Teacher’s favourite – a Books for Topics book of the year 2023 🏆

WHERE TO BUY

I’ve teamed up with Chorlton Bookshop to offer signed and dedicated copies. Just e-mail the bookshop at chorltonbookshop@lineone.net or click here to find your own local indie. Or you can afollow the links here: Waterstones , Amazon, Book Depository or Bookshop.Org

Princess BMX

🏰A daft and deliscous fantasy, the Guardian 🏰

A funny, action-packed tale of friendship and bikes, Princess BMX was listed by BookTrust and the Guardian in their ‘best new books’ category. Follow Ava’s adventures as she travels from another world, finds her true talents in BMX and brings her brand-new BMXing powers back home.

With black and white illustrations throughout by Flavia Sorrentino, young readers will delight in this fast-paced adventure that brings the fairytale bang up to date.

“Trust me, the fairy tales have it so wrong. Dingy towers and wicked step-mums are the least of my worries: it’s the boredom that will kill me.

Honestly, apart from the endless supply of cupcakes, being a princess is pretty rubbish. I used to think about locking myself in a tower and throwing away the key. Thank the good goblin I discovered BMX. If it wasn’t for BMX, nothing would have changed …“

More irrepressible fun runs through Princess BMX […] Evil aunties and fairy godfathers called Nigel combine with a streak of feisty rebellion to create a daft and delicious fantasy.
The Guardian

A bewitching, laugh-out-loud adventure, full of weird and wonderful creatures […] and with a bold, brave, rule-breaking heroine who proves girls step in where others fear to tread. So get in gear for the best royal story in London town!
Lancashire Post

Children will love Ava’s cheeky humour and her courage to be true to herself. A modern fairy-tale which is full of magic, friendship and bikes! Enchanted meets BMX.
South Wales Evening Post

WHERE TO BUY

I’ve teamed up with Chorlton Bookshop to offer signed and dedicated copies. Just e-mail the bookshop at chorltonbookshop@lineone.net or click here to find your own local indie. You can also buy Princess BMX at: Waterstones , Amazon, Foyles or Blackwells.

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