Books published by publisher Well Said Press

A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake. A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by thousands of young readers! When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose are those children’s voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods? Stella and Tom soon discover that they have travelled back in time to their home and its gardens almost 100 years earlier. Here they make both friends and enemies, and uncover startling connections between the past and present. A modern children's classic The Secret Lake has been described by readers as a modern Tom's Midnight Garden and compared in atmosphere with The Secret Garden and the Enid Blyton and Nancy Drew mystery adventure stories. Its page-turning plot, with its many twists and turns, makes it a firm favourite with both boys and girls. Karen Inglis describes it as, a time travel mystery adventure with modern twists - the kind of story that I loved to read as a child, but brought right up to date. The adventure starts here! Order today with one click, in print or for kindle

A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake. A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by thousands of young readers!When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through?Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake.Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose are those children’s voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods?Stella and Tom soon discover that they have travelled back in time to their home and its gardens almost 100 years earlier. Here they make both friends and enemies, and uncover startling connections between the past and present.A modern children's classicThe Secret Lake has been described by readers as a modern Tom's Midnight Garden and compared in atmosphere with The Secret Garden and the Enid Blyton and Nancy Drew mystery adventure stories. Its page-turning plot, with its many twists and turns, makes it a firm favourite with both boys and girls.Karen Inglis describes it as, a time travel mystery adventure with modern twists - the kind of story that I loved to read as a child, but brought right up to date.The adventure starts here - order today with one click for Kindle or print!

A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel, and a secret lake. A magical and gripping time travel adventure for children aged eight to 11. Now enjoyed by thousands of young listeners! When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbor's small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose are those children’s voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods? Stella and Tom soon discover that they have traveled back in time to their home and its gardens almost 100 years earlier. Here they make both friends and enemies, and uncover startling connections between the past and present. A modern children's classic. The Secret Lake has been described by listeners as a modern Tom's Midnight Garden and compared in atmosphere with The Secret Garden and the Enid Blyton and Nancy Drew mystery adventure stories. Its magical and gripping plot, with its many twists and turns makes it a firm favorite with both boys and girls. Karen Inglis describes it as, a time travel mystery adventure with modern twists - the kind of story that I loved as a child, but brought right up to date. The adventure starts here - order today!

Not sure what to get the kids to read next? Let them decide! Story Stack includes Chapters 1-4 of the following fun, fast-paced and popular illustrated chapter books by Karen Inglis: Henry Haynes and the Great Escape (for 6-8yrs) | Eeek! The Runaway Alien (for 7-10yrs) | Chapter 1 of Walter Brown and the Magician's Hat (for 7-9yrs) PLUS Chapters 1-3 of The Secret Lake (for 8-12 yrs). The Secret Lake is Karen's bestselling time travel mystery adventure story, enjoyed by over 7,000 readers. Karen has been praised by teachers, librarians, parents and reading charities for getting the most reluctant readers turning the pages. Full books available to order in print and/or for Kindle once the kids have had their say :) Order with one click for free today - we think the kids and preteens will be back for more...!

A boy, a magic book and a bossy boa constrictor - oh, and a VERY smelly gorilla with a zoo escape plan! A funny and fast-paced illustrated chapter book for ages 6-8. When Henry Haynes complains that his new book is boring he gets more than he bargained for. Before he knows it, he's been sucked down into the story and finds himself eyeball-to-eyeball with Brian, a bossy boa constrictor who's in charge of a zoo escape. Brian won't let Henry return home until he's released the animals, including some hungry lions and Gordon - the extremely smelly gorilla who masterminded the escape plan. To make matters worse, it looks as if Gordon’s out to get Henry… Can Henry get home alive? And why didn't he just keep his big mouth shut about boring stories? A chapter book meets graphic novel that's perfect for both early readers and reluctant readers. Includes the first two chapters of the hilarious 'Eeek! The Runaway Alien' for free!

An indispensable, easy-to-read resource from Amazon UK bestselling children's author Karen Inglis. Have you written a children’s story that you can’t find a home for? Feeling overwhelmed by your current children’s self-publishing journey? Or perhaps you're traditionally published but curious about your other options?If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, How to Self-publish and Market a Children's Book will provide the key answers to your self-publishing questions – as well as practical guidance and key strategies for selling more children's books face to face and online. After reading this book, you will understand:How and where you can self-publish your children’s story at little or no costWhy print matters when it comes to children’s self-publishing, but why eBooks are also critical for marketingWhy it’s important to work with professional children’s editors, illustrators and cover designers, and where to find themHow to set up successful school visits and other face-to-face eventsBest practice and expectations for getting into bookshopsThe best free and low-cost tools and advertising platforms to help with your book marketing, and how to get reviewsWhere to find like-minded self-publishers and children’s writers for ongoing exchange of support and adviceOrder with one click today!

“Hello, I am the Tell-Me Tree. Why don’t you come and sit by me…”Beautifully illustrated, this gentle picture book invites children to share how they are feeling – whether happy, sad or somewhere in between, through conversation, drawings and/or writing. Includes download links to a choice of Tell-Me Tree posters for use at home or in the classroom (including one where children can add their own friends or family beneath the tree), fun templates to help children draw their own tree, and links to resources for grown-ups.Suitable for ages 4-8, The Tell-Me Tree helps encourage discussion of feelings and emotions with friends, family and trusted grown-ups in a natural way.From the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake, Karen Inglis. Stunning pen and ink illustrations by Anne Swift.

An indispensable, easy-to-read resource from Amazon UK bestselling children's author Karen Inglis. Have you written a children’s story that you can’t find a home for? Are you feeling overwhelmed by your current children’s self-publishing journey? Or perhaps you're traditionally published but curious about your other options?If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, How to Self-publish and Market a Children's Book will provide the key answers to your self-publishing questions – as well as practical guidance and key strategies for selling more children's books face to face and online. After reading this book, you will understand:How and where you can self-publish your children’s story at little or no costWhy print matters when it comes to children’s self-publishing, but why eBooks are also critical for marketingWhy it’s important to work with professional children’s editors, illustrators and cover designers, and where to find themHow to set up successful school visits and other face-to-face eventsBest practice and expectations for getting into bookshopsThe best free and low-cost tools and advertising platforms to help with your book marketing, and how to get reviewsWhere to find like-minded self-publishers and children’s writers for ongoing exchange of support and adviceKaren Inglis has sold close to 40,000 children's books (mostly in print) since she started self-publishing and is Children's Advisor at the Alliance of Independent Authors. She regularly goes into UK schools and has presented on children's self-publishing around the UK. Read more reviews over on Amazon UK. Order with one click today for print or Kindle, or to read on other eReading devices using the Kindle app

RED RIBBON WINNER WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS 2016A boy, a magic top hat and a talking cat spell magical mayhem for ages 7-10!When Walter Brown is woken on his 10th birthday by his cat Sixpence he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. A large present wrapped in silver paper reveals an old top hat, a tiny pair of white gloves and a magician's wand - together with a mysterious note from his late Great-grandpa Horace. But Walter gets the biggest surprise when he puts the top hat on and discovers that his cat has special powers and they've been chosen for a secret mission. What better place to start practising magic, they decide, than on Walter's super-cool new neighbours, twins Harry and George Braithwaite? But magical mayhem follows when Walter accidentally sets free monsters from their new video game and finds himself locked in battle with a Fire Fiend that's threatening to burn his house down..."A superbly written, magical adventure. Highly recommended!'' Wishing Shelf Book Awards reviewIf you're looking for a fun, fast-paced story for children ages 7-9 or ages 8-10 that combines humour, adventure and magic, this is the book for you! Order today with one click in print or for kindle.

A football-loving 11-year-old, a runaway alien and the World Cup. Laugh-out-loud funny!When 11-year-old Charlie Spruit finds an alien on his doorstep one morning, he can hardly believe his luck. Who is he? Why has he come?As Charlie soon discovers, his new friend Eeek! is soccer-mad and has run away from his home planet because he wants to watch the World Cup on Earth!Hiding in Charlie's bedroom, where he sleeps on the ceiling by night and pores over Charlie's football magazines and stickers by day, Eeek! is just settling in nicely when nosy neighbour Sid Spiker spots him through his telescope. Sid's plans for the alien bring surprises that no-one could have imagined...Full of humour, this fun and fast-paced adventure story has short chapters and black and white illustrations throughout to appeal to newly independent and confident young readers alike. A perfect match for girls and boys aged 7-10!Praise for Eeek!Eeek! has been praised by teachers, librarians, reading charities and parents as a great book for keen and reluctant readers alike, and several UK schools have adopted it for Year 3 class readers or children’s books clubs. In fact, one London primary school book club voted it favourite book club read three years in a row! It was also used in the 'Get London Reading' campaign. If you're looking for a funny chapter book for boys and girls ages 7-10 that combines humour, adventure, aliens and sport you're in the right place! Scroll up to order in print or for kindle with one click!

A boy, a magic top hat and a talking cat spell magical mayhem for ages 7-10! Another magical page-turner from the UK/US bestselling author of The Secret Lake.When Walter Brown is woken on his 10th birthday by his cat Sixpence he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. A large present wrapped in silver paper reveals an old top hat, a tiny pair of white gloves and a magician's wand - together with a mysterious note from his late Great-grandpa Horace.But Walter gets the biggest surprise when he puts the top hat on and discovers that his cat has special powers and they've been chosen for a secret mission.What better place to start practising magic, they decide, than on Walter's super-cool new neighbours, twins Harry and George Braithwaite?But magical mayhem follows when Walter accidentally sets free monsters from their new video game and finds himself locked in battle with a Fire Fiend that's threatening to burn his house down... Will Walter be able to master his new-found powers to defeat the escaped video monster? And will he succeed in hiding his magical secret from those around him?"A superbly written, magical adventure. Highly recommended!" Wishing Shelf Book Awards reviewIf you're looking for a page-turning chapter book for children ages 7-9 or ages 8-10 that combines humour, adventure and magic you're in the right place! Perfect for both keen readers and reluctant readers.Order today in print or for Kindle with one click - magic!

Children, parents and grandparents will fall in love with Ferdinand Fox, Hatty the hedgehog and her baby son Ed in this delightful rhyming picture book story. Includes eight pages of fun photos and facts about foxes and hedgehogs. 'Ferdinand Fox trotted down past the park, where the seesaws and swings stood still in the dark. His magnificent tail sailed along in the light of the streetlamp above, which lit up the night.''That very same night, seeking bugs with her snout, Hatty the hedgehog was out and about. As soon as she smelled the scent of a fox, she scampered to hide in an old soggy box...'When Ferdinand Fox meets Edmond the baby hedgehog playing out alone one night, little Ed shrieks and curls into a tight prickly ball. He thinks the fox will eat him! But Ed soon realises that he is safe, and has just met a very special fox. Also introducing Hatty, Ed's mum...Perfect to share with toddlers and pre-school children ages 3-5. Older siblings and grown-ups will also love the rhyme!Includes eight pages of fun photos and facts about foxes and hedgehogs, to share with children at home or in the classroom.Also in this series: Ferdinand Fox's Big Sleep - a firm favourite at school visits!Order in print or for Kindle or to read on your eReader/tablet with the free Kindle app (If you're ordering the paperback in the USA, you can get the Kindle version for free under Matchbook!)