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Elen Caldecott

    This author crafts stories centered on ordinary children embarking on extraordinary adventures. Her work delves into how young protagonists navigate remarkable circumstances, revealing their inner resilience and capabilities. Readers can expect narratives that blend the familiar with the fantastical, encouraging imagination and the discovery of hidden potential within everyday life.

    Mystery of Wickworth Manor
    Evie's Magic Bracelet: The Silver Unicorn
    The Short Knife
    Cats and Curses
    Marsh Road Mysteries: Diamonds and Daggers
    Crowns and Codebreakers
    • 2024

      Francis Hoodunit dreams about being a real-life detective. He is put to the test when a museum calls for help. Will Francis solve the mystery? Family Business is at Oxford Reading Level 10 for readers aged 7-11. Readerful Rise's engaging books help older struggling readers read successfully, and encourage them to read more.

      Readerful Rise: Oxford Reading Level 10: Family Business
    • 2022

      Cassie must rescue her brother from the Fair Folk, who dwell in the underworld of Annwn. But the task is no simple one . . . Cassie's older brother Byron has fallen in with the wrong crowd - it's soon clear these boys are wild, reckless and not human at all. They are tylwyth teg - Fair Folk, who tempt humans down into the dark places of the world. And Byron is tempted. When he goes missing, Cassie and her cousin, Siân, follow his trail to an old abandoned railway tunnel which goes down and down into Annwn, the underworld. Here they find that the tylwyth teg are restless - and angry. Their leader, Gwenhidw, wants to protect Annwn from the damage humans are doing to the world. Byron is part of her plan. But Cassie won't let her big brother be part of anyone's plan. Can she rescue her brother before it is too late?

      The Blackthorn Branch
    • 2021

      Project X CODE is a book-by-book series built for struggling readers aged 6 and above. Welcome to Micro World, invented by Macro Marvel - an amazing theme park where you have to shrink to get in! Disaster struck when CODE, the computer that controlled the park and the robots inside, went wrong and started shrinking everyone. A year later, with the park about to relaunch, things go wrong again! Team X must return to help Mini Marvel with another mission - to avoid the malfunctioning BITEs, reset the zones, and find the park's new engineer Ace! In this book, Team X get to experience the dizzying sights of the new Sky Bubble zone.

      Project X CODE: White Book Band, Oxford Level 10: Sky Bubble: Storm in a Bubble
    • 2020
    • 2020

      Winner of the Tir na n-Og Award Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal It is the year 454AD. The Roman Empire has withdrawn from Britain, throwing it into the chaos of the Dark Ages. Mai has been kept safe by her father and her sister, Haf. But when Saxon warriors arrive at their farm, the family is forced to flee to the hills where British warlords lie in wait. Can Mai survive in a dangerous world where speaking her mother tongue might be deadly, and where even the people she loves the most can't be trusted?

      The Short Knife
    • 2020
    • 2017

      Dogs and Doctors

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The conclusion of the Marsh Road Mysteries series promises an exciting adventure for young readers, crafted by acclaimed author Elen Caldecott. This installment maintains the engaging mystery elements that fans of the genre love, appealing particularly to those who enjoyed the Laura Marlin Mysteries. With its captivating plot and relatable characters, this book is designed to spark the imagination and keep readers on the edge of their seats.

      Dogs and Doctors
    • 2017

      The Beach Detectives are determined to solve the mystery of Alis's ruined picnic! Oxford Reading Tree All Stars stories are imaginative yet age- appropriate, perfect for stretching able infants. All Stars is endorsed by Potential Plus, a leading charity which supports children with high learning potential.

      Oxford Reading Tree All Stars: Oxford Level 10: Beach Detectives
    • 2017

      Evie's Magic Bracelet: The Silver Unicorn

      Book 1

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.9(43)Add rating

      The story follows Evie, who embarks on enchanting adventures after receiving a beautiful, magical bracelet from her Grandma in Jamaica. This new series, crafted by Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill, is designed for young readers aged 7-9, blending themes of family, magic, and exploration.

      Evie's Magic Bracelet: The Silver Unicorn