Spider

A hard hitting and provocative novel about teenage love, loyalty and fast cars.

Spider is on his last warning. If he’s caught joyriding again, he’ll be sent down, no questions asked. He’s trying to stick to the straight and narrow but his girlfriend Deanna and mate Andy reckon he should risk one last run.

Spider is an adrenaline-fuelled ride - a compelling glimpse into a life spinning out of control.

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Hamish McHaggis and the Lost Prince

Hamish’s new adventure! Can Hamish find the lost prince?

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Writing for Children

Available from June 2008! Many people want to write for children but are often unaware of the wide variety of markets to choose from or how to find the right publisher for their idea. Aimed at both established and aspiring writers, this book aims to offer advice on the whole publishing process from initial idea through to final publication and beyond. All the key areas of children’s publishing are covered: picture books, fiction, poetry, plays, non fiction, educational books, books for reluctant readers. There will also be useful advice for the newly published on publicity, setting up a website, tax and accounting, and handling school/library author visits.

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Reading Round Edinburgh

A Guide to Children’s Books of the City, with an introduction by J.K. Rowling My books are featured several times in this review of books about Scotland’s capital city which talks about the places in Edinburgh that inspired authors to set their stories there. Find out about the route Greyfriar’s Bobby took every day from the graveyard to the coffee shop and also what inspired me to send Hamish and friends on their Edinburgh Adventure. Sally J. Collins, the illustrator of the Hamish and Bobby books, also tells why she finds Edinburgh so inspiring.

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