Books published by publisher Chapeltown Books

Love and romance can be tough for a compulsive fibber Archie has quite a reputation as a practised fibber. Normally his lies are harmless but as time goes by they begin to get him into more and more trouble. They lose him his girlfriend, and bizarrely, his hearing as his ears begin to react in a very strange way every time he is less than truthful. Giving honest opinions isn’t enough. Deep truth is called for. But finding that isn’t easy. Some truths are very hard to face. Then numbers become interesting, too. Fibbin’ Archie, is, however, more than the story of a disenchanted young man. It is also a writing experiment based on a fascinating number series (Fibonacci!) It is a piece of experimental writing, a humorous story of love and sex, an examination of social issues affecting young adults and a story of coming of age. Interview with the authorWhat makes Fibbin’ Archie so special? This is a writing experiment, based on the Fibonacci number series. Sections are 1 word,. 1 word, two word, three words, five words etc. There is also the more normal story arc that also includes a Golden Segment pattern of having the turning point coming at between ¾ and 4/5 of the way through the text. This is all so appropriate as Archie himself is fascinated by numbers. Why should reader give this book a try? Archie is a loveable rogue who comes good. He and his mates are funny and vulnerable though they play at being tough guys. Love of his life Millie is a feisty poppet. The story’s “feel good” by the end though it goes through some demanding hoops. Is this one of a kind? Yes and no. This is a unique experiment, though I am planning Voices, a story about a girl who grows up hearing voices, as another that plays with the Fibonacci numbers in a slightly different way. Archie anyway is very much like my other young adult protagonists. Check them out on my Amazon author page. Thanks for reading.

What happens when the Queen visits Zedgate Zoo? Well she meets a lot of amazing animals and finds out a lot of amazing facts about them.This delightful story is told through a series of colourful and entertaining pictures and a lively text. There is plenty of extra story in the pictures for the child who has the book read to them, and the text is of an appropriate language level for the emergent reader.

'Who Will Be My Friend?' is a story about friendship, aimed at children approximately three to eight years of age. It features a Baby Bunny who is lonely and is looking for a friend to play with. Although the bunny meets lots of other animals, because of their differences, they give him reasons why they can't become his friend. Finally however, Baby Bunny does succeed and finds a friend to play with and is never lonely again.

Nick is dying. Barney spends much of his time keeping him company, helping him to lead an almost normal life and sharing his carefully guarded secret. The two boys often go down to the old harbour, to look at the boats and take photographs. Barney finds it hard watching his friend getting weaker and weaker. And then there are the other problems. He worries about his relationship with his first real girlfriend. He worries about his schoolwork.. He is under pressure to perform well as a county swimming champion. And he needs a part time job. Everything seems to be working out - just - when what he has most been dreading happens. All the other things which could also go wrong do so spectacularly. Then there is a strange shaped room, some ham and mustard sandwiches and a few conversations with a wise old sailor

Wilma’s efforts often end in disaster. Her spells come out all wrong. The other witches laugh at her. She has to watch them performing fantastic tricks. However, one spell that goes wrong has surprising consequences and Wilma gains a valuable ally.Philippa Rae's delightful children's story is enriched by a series of colourful illustrations by artist Ashleigh James.