House of Ghosts

The day Grace moves into her new home she is thrilled to discover a painting that has been hidden there since 1861. But then she begins to see the ghost of an unhappy girl, and is confronted by a world of disturbing ghostly secrets.
Age: 10+

"A vividly-written, skilfully-plotted tale."
TES

"The story builds to a stunning climax where past and present intertwine. Rich in historical detail and steeped in the industrial heritage of its setting, House of Ghosts keeps up the suspense and atmosphere throughout. An excellent read for early teens."
Books for Students

New edition: Walker Books, 5th November 2007. pb. ISBN: 978-1-4063-0963-8
 

Deep Water

Jon’s done a terrible thing and he’s afraid to tell anyone. Can he save his friend’s life or is it too late?
Age: 10+

"This story kept me on the edge of my seat."
Books for Keeps.

"A compelling and realistic moral tangle...Fast and easy, slim but not slight, you couldn’t go wrong with this."
The Irish Times

"A riveting short novel."
Best Books 1998.

New edition: Walker Books, 5th November 2007. pb. ISBN: 978-14063-0964-5
 

Mary Ann and Miss Mozart

Chelsea, 1764: Mary Ann attends a boarding school for young ladies, where she learns music and singing – and dreams of becoming an opera singer. When she sees the famous child prodigy Mozart perform with his sister at Ranelagh Gardens, she is inspired, and believes she too could go on the stage. But her father’s financial problems force her to leave school. Distraught, Mary Ann comes up with a plan to stay on, oblivious to the danger it will put her in...

UK: Usborne Publishing, 27th April 2007.  ISBN: 978074607311-7

Mary Ann and Miss Mozart is my latest story in the Historical House series which I’ve been writing for Usborne with Adèle Geras and Linda Newbery. Adèle and Linda also have new books:
 

“I think they’re great. The characters really involve the reader in the events of the time as well as in their family stories.”
Wendy Cooling, Children’s Book Consultant.

To see all six Historical House books, visit Usborne's website.