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Hello!
I’ve got a new book out with Bloomsbury on 3rd July 2025. I’m so excited about this one. This story is the first book where I’ve written exactly what I wanted to and I had such fun.
(My first book, Son of the Circus was a commission — that’s where someone asks you to write it — and most of my other books and stories have been collaborations in one way or another, or based on real life figures).
Runaways is for ages 8-14, it’s contemporary and dual point of view.
I can’t wait to hear what you think!
He needs to get lost. She wants to be found.
Jamie and July are both eleven-year-olds living in London – but they have very different lives. They meet for the first time at Waterloo Station in the last week of the holidays. They are both desperate to get away from home. July is really worried about her unreliable mum – she needs to get help. Jamie has done something terrible – and left in a panic. Despite their worries, the sun is shining and, as they escape everything they’ve left behind in the city, Jamie and July can’t help but sense adventure in the air.
But running away isn’t just harmless summertime fun. What are they really trying to escape? And will either Jamie or July find a place that finally feels like home?
Three homes, two kids, one journey.
Jacqueline Wilson: “An exciting, heart-rending story with a magical twist” NOMINATED for the 2024 Yoto Carnegie https://yotocarnegies.co.uk/writing-nominated-titles-2024/
‘A brilliant, magical, insightful novel, filled with heart’ Joseph Coelho
‘A powerful and important book, bursting with hope and wonder. Fablehouse is a glorious celebration of friendship’ Tolá Okogwu
‘Exciting, important and endlessly entertaining … this is going to be huge’ Maz Evans
‘Fast-paced and full of heart … a wonderful celebration of friendship, folklore and finding your place in the world’ Anna James
‘PERFECT … It’s heartfelt, thrilling, glistening with magic and adventure’ Sophie Anderson
‘Unforgettable … powerful and extraordinary … Absolutely magical’ Zillah Bethell
Son of the Circus is set in Bradfield, 1867
Based on Pablo Fanque, the Black Victorian circus owner.
An excellent class read for children in KS2 studying Victorians.
A child evacuee, a Bletchley Park codebreaker, a rebel fighter, an Indian Army soldier…
Each inspiring and authentic story helps to bring the end of World War Two into focus.
E. L. NORRY 