Authors Teenagers

  • Justyn Edwards

    Justyn Edwards

    Justyn tells us about his magical novel, The Great Fox Illusion, where children compete to win the magical secrets of a famous magician. Justyn studied archaeology but has never worked as an archaeologist; he has worked as a caravan park attendant, a paperboy and a soft...

  • Ros Roberts

    Ros Roberts

    Ros Roberts' new book, Every Cloud, is a story of change and how we cope with the things that life brings. Ros grew up when phones were attached to the wall by wiggly wires and music was taped on to cassettes. Amazing teachers encouraged her love of writing, setting her daily challenges...

  • Katie Cotton

    Katie Cotton

    Katie Cotton's gripping new novel The Secret of Splint Hall takes us back to the end of World War 2, and to a house with a stunning secret.... Katie studied English Literature at Oxford University before becoming an author and editor of children's books. Her books Count...

  • Liz Kessler

    Liz Kessler

    Liz Kessler is the author of 23 books for children and young adults. Her new novel, When the World Was Ours, was inspired by her father’s childhood escape from the Nazis just before the second world war. The book is aimed at young (and not-so-young) adults. Liz's books range from Early...

  • Gabriela Houston

    Gabriela Houston

    Gabriela Houston's debut middle grade novel, The Wind Child, draws on her Slavic roots to create a magical story of ice and wonder. Gabriela was born in Poland and raised in a book-loving household on the nourishing diet of mythologies, classics and graphic novels. She...

  • Catherine Wilkins

    Catherine Wilkins

    Catherine Wilkins' new novel, You're Not the Boss of Me, as a hilarious look at school talent shows, chaotic families, and sexism in schools. Catherine is a writer and comedian. She writes jokes and stories which she performs around the country to strangers in the dark,...

  • Jamar J Perry

    Jamar J Perry

    Jamar J Perry's new series begins with Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms, an adventure-packed fantasy that draws on the history of the slave trade and the mythology of West Africa. Before becoming an author, Jamar...

  • Tony Bradman

    Tony Bradman

    Tony Bradman's historical fiction novel Viking Boy is used in classrooms around the country and his new book, Viking Boy - The Real Story, draws on those adventures and his extensive research to give more information about life as a Viking. Tony lives i...