About me…
A bestselling children’s author who writes about clockwork, hope and magic.
Peter’s books have been translated into 16 languages and sold nearly half-a-million copies worldwide. He’s been nominated for numerous awards, including: the Carnegie, the Waterstones Book Prize, the Branford Boase and the Books Are My Bag Readers Award.
Peter grew up in London in a rambling Victorian house with 3 cats, 2 dogs, 1 little sister, an antique dealer dad and an artist mum. He always wanted to tell stories, and as a child found inspiration visiting film and TV sets where his mum worked as a costume designer.
Before becoming an author, Peter studied animation at the National Film & Television School. He worked on 2 BAFTA-winning TV shows and wrote and directed several successful short films. He lives in London with his partner and their cat and dog.
Latest news…
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Glassborn
Four Children in 1826 England travel to Fairyland to free their family from a Fairy Curse.
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Magicborn
Tempest and Thomas take on a Fairy Curse and the Royal Court of King George I.
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Dragonracers
Kitty and Harris train a dragon and fly it in the 1910 London to Manchester air race.