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Holly Swain

  • 5 stars across 6 books
Holly Swain was born and grew up in Canterbury, Kent. She went on to study Illustration at U.W.E Bristol, and this was followed by a Masters in Narrative Illustration at the University of Brighton. She now lives in Hove with her husband and two young daughters.

Debbie Singleton grew up in Middlesbrough. She has a degree in Chemical Engineering from Cambridge University. She has travelled extensively over the world and has lived in Texas, Alaska, Trinidad, Western Australia while also working on an oil rig in the North Sea. She was inspired to start writing by her two young daughters. She lives in Esher. This is her first picture book.

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Colin’s Castle Colin’s Castle
29th August 2024

Colin’s Castle

WINNER! The English Association 4–11 Picture Book Award 2024 WINNER! Oxfo... MoreColin’s Castle

(3 reviews) Review
Mysterious Case of the Missing Honey Mysterious Case of the Missing Honey
4th February 2016

Mysterious Case of the Missing Honey

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Colin’s Grandma Colin’s Grandma
28th August 2025

Colin’s Grandma

The brilliantly funny follow-up to the award-winning Colin’s Castle! Coli... MoreColin’s Grandma

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Colin’s Castle Colin’s Castle
27th February 2025

Colin’s Castle

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Colin’s Monster Colin’s Monster
27th August 2026

Colin’s Monster

Colin and Duck are back – and this time, there’s something lurking in the castle dungeon! ... MoreColin’s Monster

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Spooky Story Collection Spooky Story Collection
6th August 2026

Spooky Story Collection

Discover our best loved spooky stories as an audio download! Enjoy world-class storytelling, perfect for tr... MoreSpooky Story Collection

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  • Colin’s Castle

    Colin’s Castle

    by Latka_37

    I stumbled upon this book when I (Colin) was moving house and bought it to read to my children (6 and 3 at the time) on the basis that it is about a v...

  • Colin’s Castle

    Colin’s Castle

    by RMW

    Lovely quirky story about Colin, a vampire, and a duck.
    Mainly black and white illustrations With a pop of colour on each page
    Thoroughly enjoyed by...

  • Colin’s Castle

    Colin’s Castle

    by family_book_club_

    This has been one of my five year olds' favourite bedtime stories since it arrived. 
    Colin, the vegetarian vampire is excited as he's about to move i...

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