A new year is full of the opportunity to break new codes and I’m having so much fun right now thinking about all the exciting codes to explore in 2023.I hope you’ve been on the look-out for secret codes. You never know where they might be hidden. In fact, you might not have realised that […]
So in my third blog post to round up my really exciting Autumn book tour, which was packed with visits to schools across the country, I thought I would show you some of the display items teachers and librarians put together.There is nothing more wonderful than seeing your books and stories brought to life in […]
So have a look at some of the lovely things the wonderful Swindon librarians put together. As we approach the end of the school year, you might find yourself with a spare moment on your hands. You might even want to have a go at making your own posters, pictures and prints to support books […]
I can’t tell you how excited I was to be invited back to Swindon this year as part of their Youth Festival of Literature. It is an incredible Festival jam-packed with authors visits, competitions, special events and book signings. The team work so hard to make sure that students right across the town of Swindon […]
As part of my Autumn Term adventures I was honoured to be asked to take part in the ‘Meet the Author’ sessions arranged by the wonderful Portsmouth School Library Service. The team of librarians were truly fabulous and spent the whole day making sure I was well looked after as I met readers at a […]
It’s that time again when I have the chance to get out and about and meet readers. I love it. And it might even be that I am making a visit to a school or a Festival near you so do pop over and say hello!Of course, it might be that you would like me […]
Hello! I’m hoping that you are checking out this site because you are keen to explore the books I have written. (Thank you!) So…do check out this video to see how I might be able to help with that using some Discussion Questions shown below. Do be warned though…the questions cover plot points in the […]
Have you ever wondered why the ‘River of Ink’ series has this name?In today’s blog video, Helen will explain all about the title and how you can find extra secrets hidden inside the pages of all four of the books in the series. So, grab your swimming goggles and get ready to explore!
It is always wonderful to make return visits to schools…and that is why I was so excited to be asked back to The Angmering School in West Sussex to help them celebrate the end of term in style. I was invited to talk to all the Year Sevens and as well as chatting about symbols […]