Moon Rabbit (7-12 year olds.): A Scottish boy in the Borders town of Peebles befriends a new Chinese pupil when she gets racially teased by classroom bullies. She falls in the River Tweed when he takes her to see some baby ducks, and he dives in to rescue her. They emerge in mythological China to discover a certain feat must be accomplished before they can return to Peebles, and they embark on a dangerous journey, encountering strange and fantastical creatures. The book also introduces the western child to many aspects of Chinese culture still prevalent today. 2009 by Delancey Press. Available from booksellers or Amazon uk.
Monkey King's Revenge (8-12 year olds): Sequel to Moon Rabbit. Maisie (Princess Hua-Mei) is kidnapped by the vengeful Monkey King and doomed forever by the curse of the Jade Snake ... unless Stevie and his friends from the Scottish Borders can find their way to ancient China and undo the curse. 2011 by Delancey Press.
The Rainbow Animal (7-11 year olds): Texan schoolgirl and a school swot get caught up in a battle between the towns of Colorwallytown and Dullabillieville. Ammunition: paint. Weapons: paint brushes, paint-sprayers and the dreaded paint cannon. For publication Mauve Square Publishing, 2012
Northwards (8-12 year olds): Texan schoolgirl discovers one morning her feet will only point northwards. They take her on a journey to the Arctic where something unimaginably awful awaits her, and she knows that only she can complete the task required of her. Published 2010 by Austin & Macauley.
Review for Northwards:
Northwards is a witty, heartwarming novel packed with adventure.
After enjoying reviewing Moon Rabbit by Oliver Eade last year, I was excited to read his new book. I was not disappointed. Northwards tells the thrilling tale of Jenny, a schoolgirl on a mission to the icy summits of the Arctic. There she must battle the evil Lord Kranyak and his army with help from with help from dome of the inhabitants of the mysterious North. This gripping novel proves that with courage, teamwork and true friendships, good can overcome evil.
Jessica Francis, Sunday Express, Jan 23rd 2011
Golden Jaguar of the Sun: Teenage fantasy love story of a studious and under-confident white boy and beautiful, bubbly Mexican girl, set in North America, spanning different cultures and different centuries. Will the boy ever overcome his niggling jealousy and discover who the girl called María really is...even after he takes her to the Mayan 'Place of Fear', Xibalba, following her death?
Leaping Jaguar and The Return of Coyote Spirit (young adult): Sequels to above.
The Terminus (young adult): Futuristic time travel story of love, deception and betrayal in the final two days of a submerged London.
Voices (adult): Tale of family bonds, uncertainty and child abuse, as told variously by father, son and granddaughter.
One Short of a Thousand Petals (adult): Murder, deception and love in T'ang Dynasty China.
