Cover reveal - Watts and Whiskerton book 3

 Hello! This is an exciting day because I can finally reveal the cover for Watts and Pearl's next adventure: The Great Glacier Hotel Heist.

Watts is looking forward to a holiday at the Great Glacier Hotel and Ski Resort. But when they arrive, his and Pearl's quiet vacation soon turns into another high-stakes investigation: the priceless Ice Crystal has been stolen from the hotel safe, and his parents are the prime suspects!

Will Watts and Pearl be able to clear Mr and Mrs Watts' names? And will they be able to catch the real jewel thief? This dog and cat detective duo will have to navigate through heavy snow, suspicious staff, and a locked room mystery. But will they manage to ski, sleuth and save the day?

It publishes next year but is available for pre-order now by clicking here.

Or you can ask your lovely local bookshop to order you one in.

The Week Junior Book Awards 2025

Hello! I've just realised how long it's been since I've updated this blog. In the gap I've been busy finishing Watts and Whiskerton book 3 (more on that soon) and writing book 4. But back to the awards!

I had a really nice evening at the Week Junior Book Awards, a rare trip to London for me, and even though I didn't win my category (the excellent book Dungeon Runners by Kieran Larwood, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton did) I was thrilled to be highly commended.

Woohoo! 

The young fiction category was full of excellent books so if you're looking for your next read, this list is a good place to start. Behold the young fiction shortlist!