I have been writing for many years in a number of different genres, from books for babies up to books for 11 year-olds plus. I like to try new things and tackle new subjects, so I don't limit myself to one type of book. One month I might be writing about history, and the next month I might be creating an imaginary story. Examples of my work have been selected for national Key Stage study in the UK, and in the USA I was commended by the Library of Congress for my work in non-fiction, which they felt encouraged reluctant readers. I work with visuals always in mind, and love the challenge of getting across information or an exciting story with good graphics to back it up. Lately I have been blogging about the craft of writing, and I've also appeared at National Book Festivals, which I think of as the most challenging thing of all to do! I get a lot of emails from children around the world, inspired by one of my books they have read, and that gives me great pleasure.
1: Meet the Anglo-Saxons
2: Girl with a Cross: The Trumpington Bed Burial
3: Fighting the Vikings: The York Helmet
4: A Breathtaking Book: The Lindisfarne Gospels
5: Life Left Behind: The Bulworth Workbox
6: Marvellous Makers: The Hamwic Pendant
7: Fashion Find: The Pentney Hoard
8: A History Mystery: The Buckland Crystal Ball
9: Holy but Hidden: The Winchester Reliquary
10: Alfred the Hero: Alfred's Jewel
11: Buried Pennies: The Lenborough Hoard
12: The Final Battle: The Bayeux Tapestry
13: Glossary and timeline
14: Further information and index
