Tom Wells Books

The story follows Jimmy Stringer, who is adjusting to life in Cypress City, Texas, when his world is turned upside down by his father's sudden disappearance on the Summer Solstice. As his parents' arguments escalate, Jimmy grapples with rumors surrounding his father's status as an Air Force captain. Struggling with feelings of confusion and abandonment, he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about his father's whereabouts, all while navigating the challenges of fitting in and understanding his family's turmoil.

A bittersweet comedy about growing up as outsiders while finding your groove in music.

A hilarious and not-so-holy story of hope, coming together and finding your feet when your world is turned upside down.

The War Within: America's Battle over Vietnam is a painfully engrossing and popularly written account of how the battle on the home front ended America's least popular war. This absorbing narrative, hailed by critics of every persuasion, is the fruit of over a decade's worth of research: the author sifted through mountains of government documents, press coverage, and transcripts of interviews he conducted with virtually all of the key players, both inside the U.S. government and among the dissenters who eventually brought the war to an end. In these pages the antiwar era comes to life through the words of scores of participants, both the famous and the forgotten, who speak with candor and passion about this tumultuous period. A remarkable story of a powerful grassroots movement and its influence on officials in Washington.

Focusing on the essence of cross-cultural mission, the author emphasizes that understanding God's vision is fundamental for Christians before addressing human needs. This perspective redefines missionary work as integral to Christianity, rather than a distinct pursuit. By examining the lives of influential missionaries like David Brainerd, William Carey, and Henry Martyn, the book highlights the genuine inspiration behind the missionary movements of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, making it relevant for Christians worldwide.

Kilnsea, East Yorkshire. Angie and Lauren are closing up the cafe for another winter. The last visitor is Dennis, stopping by for his pasty and beans. But there's another arrival - one that's unforeseen and life-changing for them all. Big Big Sky is a beautifully tender play which explores nature's influence on love, friendship and family.

Filled with Tom Wells' trademark witty and wonderful dialogue, Jumpers for Goalposts is a big-hearted romcom for the stage; a life-affirming testament to friendship and love that overflows with kindness, some sadness and a rich vein of humour and truth.

Me, As A Penguin is a new play from a young Northern writer. A sprightly piece of absurd realism it premiered at the West Yorkshire Playhouse bbefore transferring to London.

An irresistibly funny and tender play about big dreams and small changes, by the talented young author of Me, As a Penguin (2006), Tom Wells. World premiere at the Bush Theatre, London, 2011.

Liam is fifteen and he's just signed up for Bev Road Baths' first ever synchronized swimming team. It's for his best mate Caz really. She needs to get a team together to win the annual Project Prize at school. She tries every year. She always loses. But Liam's an optimist, he's determined to help. There's just one problem. Liam can't swim…Drip was first seen as part of the Back to Ours program for Hull UK City of Culture 2017. The play subsequently toured the UK in 2018, including runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Bush Theatre, London, in a production by Boundless Theatre and Script Club.This edition includes Matthew Robins' original sheet music.