‘Offers thoughtful insights into immigrant family experiences, the dangers of grooming, and pressures of education, while creating space to explore faith more deeply’ Read More »
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‘The teens and their families are all relatable, facing issues that are current for today’ Read More »
A Novel to Make Faith Real for Gen Z Teens
Gen Zers are turning to God. The Times reports 62% of the older cohort saying they are ‘fairly’ or ‘very’ spiritual, and church leaders across the UK are seeing signs of God being at work. But what does faith look like for young teens, and where can they look for guidance?
Family Matters, CRT award-shortlisted author Helen Parker’s third YA novel, offers… Read More »
We are delighted to share that three of our authors have been listed for awards in the past few weeks! So much time and effort goes into every one of our publications, and it is such an encouragement when authors receive public acknowledgements like this.
First up is Helen Parker’s young adult novel, Island Treasure… Read More »
‘I thought it well-written, with realistic, believable characters, and could hardly put it down at times’ Read More »
New YA novel highlights bullying’s impact
In November, Anti-Bullying Week 2022 will be raising awareness of the prevalence and cost of bullying. Run by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, the week will empower schools, parents and individuals to respond. How to understand and deal with bullies appropriately is a key theme in Helen Parker’s new YA novel, Island Treasure… Read More »
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‘Buried treasure?’ Tonia squeaked.
‘That’s what it says here,’ Daddo said, tapping a well-thumbed book that lay open on the little table in the ferry café.
‘Let me see,’ Chris said, picking up the book. Stuart leaned in to read with him.
Islanders claimed the place was rich in hidden treasure. Could this be from ancient civilisations… Read More »
Last week, my three-year-old grand-daughter was turned away at the nursery school gate because someone had tested positive for coronavirus. The situation was explained carefully and kindly to her, and she said, ‘OK.’ But on the way home she commented dolefully to my son, ‘Daddy, I like school.’ She was missing learning and meeting friends, … Read more …
‘This was a page turner, finished it only one day – even though it was for young adults – I as an adult found it a lovely read’ Read More »
Helen, how long have you been writing and how did you get started?
I’ve been writing all my life, really: articles, stories, the occasional poem – and novels. I love words – reading, writing, teaching English, trying to learn languages. I won an article-writing competition in primary school. Read More »