Born in Cheshire, but brought up in Kent, Helen returned to her Northern roots to study English Language and Literature at Manchester University. She went on to take a post graduate teaching qualification. After 23 enjoyable and successful years as a primary school teacher and deputy head teacher, Helen was able to take the time and opportunity to follow other interests, including writing. Helen lives with her husband Steve, their two dogs and four chickens close to the Saddleworth Hills of East Lancashire enjoying walking, gardening, crafting and is an active member of her local WI.
relatable and thought-provoking geo-political tale that revolves around today’s major challenges but is set sixty years in the future.
When Rosie Walker, the twenty-four-year-old owner of a video games company finds herself on the wrong side of the law for the first time, the only way to turn is towards her family. It comes as a shock that her grandmother is one of the leading figures in an underground network of retired Gen Z climate activists called ‘The Force’ whose goal is to overthrow the oppressive government.
With Rosie as a new recruit, the Force hopes to finally get hold of the younger tech generation needed to succeed. A carefully designed plan is put into motion but Rosie soon realizes that what she’s signed up for will affect her personally in a bigger way than she had bargained for.
Can they stop the brainwashing machinery in time for the next elections? And at what cost?
Just who is that boy hiding from the often overwhelming ‘average’ world behind a knitted woollen balaclava? Meet Evan Bigsby.
As he navigates his final year of Primary School, Evan faces an extraordinary challenge: a Remembrance Day project that turns into an emotional journey of self - discovery. Unearthing a remarkable family history, Evan finds that a simple piece of clothing can carry immense weight.
Is Evan truly the one and only Balaclava Kid, or is there more to the story?
Dive into this heartfelt tale to find out.
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