WARRIOR BOY
Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition, Warrior Boy is a thrilling, timely and emotional story of adventure and belonging – set in the stunning landscape of the Maasai Mara, Kenya.
READ AN EXTRACT HERE
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REVIEWS
‘An empowering story of courage and friendship and protecting our planet’s animals’
BEAR GRYLLS
‘Loving every page. So thrilling and steeped in the heat, scents and sounds of Africa. A triumph!’
LAUREN St JOHN, AUTHOR OF ‘KAT WOLFE INVESTIGATES’
‘An adventure story that can be enjoyed by both boys and girls. It reads easily, moves quickly and the reader is immersed into the savanna wilderness and Maasai culture.’
KARUNGARI MUTU, KENYAN AUTHOR OF ‘THE FIREMAKERS OF AZALI’
‘A fast moving, dramatic page turner touching on so many important themes – bravery, friendship, blood ties, belonging – set against the colourful backdrop of Kenya.’
KAYE UMANSKY, AUTHOR OF THE PONGWIFFY BOOKS
‘Amazingly good!’
BOOKS MONTHLY
‘As well as being an exciting story this is an insightful account of life in the Maasai tribe’
THE IRISH EXAMINER
‘A thrilling adventure of tribal culture and elephant conservation’
PARENTS IN TOUCH
‘A tale of friendship. Bravery. Africa and elephants… Wonderful.’
SUE & PAKKA’S BLOG
‘A thrilling, heartfelt adventure set in the heart of the African savannah’
MISS CLEVELANDS READING
‘An interesting and enjoyable read that carries an important conservation message as well as celebrating the joy of embracing cultural roots.’
BOOKS FOR TOPICS
‘Absorbing and captivating… it’s so immersive, it’s like you’re in the African savannah yourself.’
THE READER TEACHER
‘A warm, wonderful story about facing fears, connecting with family and belonging to two different places.’
MARY WATSON, AUTHOR OF JUNGFRAU, THE 2006 WINNER OF THE CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN LITERATURE
WARRIOR BOY BLOG TOUR 2018
‘Right after publication, Warrior Boy went off gallivanting around the world on the #warriorboy blog tour. You can check out all the stops on the tour here.’
10th September
THE WHISPERING OF THE PAGES
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11th September
A DAYDREAMER’S THOUGHTS
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12th September
MISS CLEVELAND IS READING
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13 September
THE READER TEACHER
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14th September
BOOK FOR TOPICS
COMING SOON
I am currently working on a story set in the Scottish Highlands about a young girl who is able to see into the past to heal the problems of the present.
These are some pictures I took recently on a wonderful research trip to the North East Highlands of Scotland – I did NOT want to leave.
Virginia Clay 