top of page

Best Selling

Children's Author & Filmmaker

SCROLL
WELCOME

Welcome to my website. I am the author of bestselling children's books and I have also made several award-winning documentaries. Much of my work is for or about children. My latest novel, Leo's War - based on the astonishing true story of Ireland's secret World War 11 hero is out now!

​

I have also written the bestselling The Easter Rising 1916 - Molly's Diary,  Dan's Diary - the War of Independence 1922-22, The Irish Civil War 1922 - Ava's Diary 

 

I love feedback so do visit my contacts page to leave a comment or get in touch.

 

Thanks for visiting my site!

HOH - Leo's Diary - Poolbeg cover - FOR
LATEST BOOK
LEO'S WAR

Just published to critical acclaim, the exciting story of a young boy of Jewish heritage and his disabled sister Ruby who try to evade the Nazi’s in Rome with the help of the “Pimpernel of the Vatican”. After his mother is arrested, Leo turns to Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty to save them. But he is no ordinary priest. Famous for his many disguises, he is the legendary organiser of the Rome Escape Line. Soon Leo is helping out with the secret network dedicated to saving the lives of escaped prisoners. Bust as the sinister Nazi leader Kappler closes in, can Leo stay out of his evil clutches?

BUY IT
BOOKS

REVIEWS

“Another excellent addition to the Hands on History series and a stark
demonstration of where fascist ideology leads. Deeply researched, thrillingly exciting and a vivid window into an under-explored corner of World War 11 history.”

Inis Magazine, Children’s Books Ireland

bottom of page