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Eye of Moon US EYEoftheSun_cvr (3)

The new versions of Eye of the Moon 

and its sequel, Eye of the Sun ,

are out in the US, published by Aladdin Books (an imprint of Simon & Schuster and are also available as e-books. They’re adapted for a younger age and the new covers add a striking dimension to the stories of mystery and betrayal. 

A murderous plot and a battle for succession to the throne of Egypt, sets brother against brother and drives two girls to war.

See an email from Sevval who is 14 and from Turkey at the bottom of the Eye of the Moon page.

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The Faraway Island

Further away from any where than any where else in the world, is an island shrouded by mist and lashed by the sea.  An unhappy sailor jumps ship and swims ashore. Soon this barren rock is transformed by exotic plants. But who is the secret gardener? the Queen of Portugal needs to know. A perfect read for Year 1 & 2.

                                               … more picture books

Good news – I’ve signed contracts for 3 new picture books with exciting, award-winning illustrators. But more of that when the ink is dry.

 

The ‘star-gazer’ illustration that heads this site is by Jude Daly & from our picture book:  The Star-bearer. The copyright of Jude’s illustrations belong to her. The copyright of content belongs to me. The site was designed by Phillip and David Hofmeyr.