This author's fascination with the fantastical and the unusual stems from a childhood spent lost in imaginary worlds. Across all their writing, whether stories or scripts, they delve into the possibilities that exist beyond and alongside our perceived reality. Their work often explores atmospheric settings and the subtle magic found in the world around us, inviting readers to explore realms of wonder and imagination.
A Christmas story with a supernatural twist for children aged 8-11. Just before Christmas, ten-year-old Jamie goes to stay with his Grandfather in the Forest of Dean. Here he discovers a world where people search for an elusive forest panther and traveller children talk to animals. Jamie thinks he knows the forest and he wanders off alone. Who will save him when he finds himself in danger?
Create something fictional. Make sure it's fantasy. Put yourself in the story.These are the three rules Alice Johnson insists on, when she sets up a writing club at a local care home. To her surprise, the group of six elderly friends need no assistance from her. They jump straight into the task, and what's more, they want to keep their stories hidden as they work, but why the secrecy? And why do they find it so easy to rise to the challenge? The writing club members exceed all expectations with their stories of time travel, magical food, secret garden residents, ghosts from the past and unexpected helpers. After all the stories have been shared at the grand reveal, will Alice ever be able to look at the real world in the same way again?
The story follows Caro, a young girl living in a forest traveller camp, who discovers a magical white stag in danger. Excited by the stag's rare visit, she feels compelled to save it and enlists the help of her family and friends. Together, they navigate the mystical 'old ways' of the forest to aid their quest. The narrative emphasizes themes of friendship, adventure, and the intersection of magic with reality, making it a captivating read for young fantasy enthusiasts.