I write for young people. Sometimes, I write stories aimed at adults, but the best ones always have young people at heart. They also tend to switch between fantasy and reality such as my latest story, The Story Knights, with illustrations by Seraphim Bryant.
On the 31st August, the most important night of the year, Alex Fey goes to bed, hoping that nothing will change. During the night she realises her wish hasn’t come true. This has many consequences.
Together with her new friend, Carter, she enters the realm of broken fairy tales, including Cinderella, Puss in Boots, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. With each fairy tale she enters, she is tasked with fixing one of the seven stories that encompass the entire history of storytelling. If she fails, her world will remain in the colourless gloom of unimagination.
Assisted by the mysterious Mr Templar and Indigo, and pursued throughout by the darkness of the shape-shifting Kelpie, Alex and Carter are challenged to prove their worth as Story Knights.
The book launched at Script Haven in Worcester on Sunday 19 January, 2025, at 4pm. If you’d like to have a closer look, it’s available in store at Script Haven and also available to order from the publishers Black Pear Press
Reviews
I am extremely grateful to the young readers who have offered feedback on The Story Knights:
‘I loved it. By the time I’d finished it, I had a huge smile on my face.’
Elinor van Dam
‘I love this book because it’s about storytelling and creativity. I thought it was very clever finding the mistakes in the fairy tales. I’d never thought about that!’
Jack Manson
‘I loved this book, it was packed with adventure and excitement. I would recommend to all of my friends.’
Miles Kiddle
‘This story is about true friendship, adventure and doing anything you set your mind to. I couldn’t put it down!’
Ruby Edwards
‘A magical adventure.’
Stella van Dam
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