Darren Simpson Books

Darren Simpson crafts vivid, unruly fiction for children, often using otherworldly settings and unconventional characters. He explores themes of bravery and self-discovery, delving into the quirks that make up our real lives with a unique narrative voice. His approach is unconventional, offering readers a distinctive perspective on childhood experiences and the journey of growing up.

Furthermoor
320 pages
12 hours of reading
A Monster Calls meets Coraline, in this spellbinding story about the power of the imagination. The real world is a hostile place for twelve-year-old Bren, his schooldays stalked by vicious bully, Shaun, and his family life fractured at home. Ever since his sister Evie died in an accident, Bren's only safe space is Furthermoor, an imagined world of mechanised trees and clockwork animals, where Evie is still alive. In Furthermoor, no one can hurt Bren...until the mysterious Featherly arrives. Now Bren is forced to confront his deepest fears and decide if his place in the real world is worth fighting for. Enter a world as vast and dark as your imagination, in this unforgettable coming-of-age story about courage, friendship and finding your voice.
3.9
Scavengers
288 pages
11 hours of reading
Landfill has lived his whole life as a scavenger, running with wooflers, swimming with turtles and feasting on fresh gull. Old Babagoo has always looked after him, on one condition - follow his rules. NEVER COME LOOKING OUTSIDE. NEVER RISE ABOVE THEWALL. But despite the dangers, Landfill longs to see Outside. And some rules are made to be broken.
3.8

Furthermoor

Scavengers