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James Hewison

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Unique and entertaining!

That’s what readers say about my books for children and young adults. I write stories for all ages.

In my picture books for young children (ages 1+), I write attention-grabbing stories about quirky characters with vivid illustrations, a combination that keep kids reading my books over and over.

My middle grade books (ages 7-12) are still lighthearted but contain some more serious sections. These stories comprise page-turning scenes of suspense and action balanced against moments of joy and humour. There are no disappointing cliffhangers at the end of my books. I guarantee relief and answers in the final pages.

My young adult books are different to the others. They explore deep conflicts between young main characters whose wills oppose those with authority, all in the midst of moral or personal dilemmas to which we can all strongly relate. There is less room for comedy as I am focused on characters and their relationships, and creating engaging, meaningful plots.

Also, every one of my books have 4.5+ stars on goodreads.

Access them all from the menus above or see a preview of a selection below. Enjoy!

Picture books for ages 4+

Cover image showing the title "Nally Nighttime" above a dark smiling character with stars for eyes and a moon for a mouth standing in front of a sunset scene.
Bedtime story

Available now in paperback and ebook     A picture book bedtime story for ages 4 and up. Nighttime arrives as the sun goes down. But, for Ava, it isn’t just the end of the day. For her, Nighttime is also a very cuddly, mostly-playful, sometimes-cranky creature with a first name, Nally. When Ava and her parents sing, Nally Nighttime brings out the stars and shadows and makes Ava’s flashlight shine a bright circle on the wall. There are hugs and stories when Nally is around. And Nally gives Ava wild and wonderful…

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This image is the cover image for the children's book called "Find My Wow" by James Hewison. A blue character with spiky hair shrugs his shoulders while a green character with bunny ears is pointing upwards at the book title
Rhyming fun

A rhyming picture book.  Loved by early readers for its engaging rhymes and quirky pictures, Find My Wow is a picture book, that explores wellbeing, agency, friendship and diversity. It is written in the rhyming style of Dr Suess and ideal for children aged 6-10 years. While it is used as a teaching aid by teachers and school librarians to stimulate class discussions about wellbeing, it is equally great as a lighthearted story enjoyed simply for the fun of it. Available in fixed-layout ebook and in paperback. Get it…

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image of a book cover with a title "Marvin's Magnificent Moustache", by James Hewison. On the cover, a man is flying over buildings as the sun sets.
witty & wise

An ingenious illustrated story.  Perfect for children aged 6-10 learning to celebrate and embrace what makes them and others unique. Available in fixed-layout ebook and in paperback.     Proud Marvin grows his moustache so long that, one day, he trips on it. Right in front of a crowd. And right into a garbage bin. Marvin’s lovely moustache seems ruined and everybody laughs. He is so embarrassed. A few days later a gust of wind lifts up his moustache and Marvin along with it. He…

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Novels for ages 7+

Book cover for Shadow Creepers children's novel. The image shows a young boy peers over the edge of his bed and the large cartoon eyes under the bed peer back
Illustrated

An exciting illustrated novel for ages 7-11. A great story: Nine-year-old Lucas is captain of the football team and he’s not afraid of anything …except the monster under his bed!! When…

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Book Cover Art for Behind the Twisted Fence. The image shows a girl with long glowing magical hair climbing up the book title on a dark background. Her glowing hair reaches out in magical tendrils with stars floating about the strands.
Novel: ages 8+

A captivating children's novel full of magic and mischief for ages 8 and up.    Lose yourself in an exciting adventure novel. Join 12-year-old Zelie as she battles the evil that lurks a decade after Jack chopped down the…

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Young Adult

Image of "Bird Brain" book cover. The image shows an x-ray of a bird's head. Inside the cranium is the brain shaped into the words "Bird Brain".
Coming in 2025

Coming 2025: in paperback and ebook. A young adult novel. Folks laugh when I say that my parrot is smarter'n me. I ain't jokin' though. And I ain't no dummy neither. Sage is just some kinda bird genius. When he first showed up in my yard, it was fun. Teachin' him words and whatnot. Bringin' him to school. Miss Clark's eyes buggin' out when Sage took over math class. That was so weird but cool. I was cool too. Till it all changed. Folks got scared. Said it weren’t right for a bird to be that smart. Called it unnatural, and other words that…

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