Ross Welford

  • 5 stars across 13 books

 Ross Welford was a journalist and television producer before becoming a full-time writer. He lives in London with his wife, children, a border collie and several tropical fish.

 

Ross's four novels for young readers have sold over 100,000 bopies, received wide acclaim and been shortlisted for many prestigious awards, including The Costa Book Award and The Blue Peter Book Award.
31st December 2015

Time Travelling with a Hamster

For readers who loved Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time this extraordinary debut will make yo... MoreTime Travelling with a Hamster

(57 reviews) Review
11th January 2018

The 1,000-year-old Boy

The astonishing, beautiful new story for all readers of 10 and over from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of... MoreThe 1,000-year-old Boy

(38 reviews) Review
9th January 2020

The Kid Who Came From Space

The stunning new 10+ story from the bestselling and award-winning author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER,... MoreThe Kid Who Came From Space

(31 reviews) Review
10th January 2019

The Dog Who Saved the World

The astounding new novel from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster, this is a ... MoreThe Dog Who Saved the World

(24 reviews) Review
2nd September 2021

When We Got Lost in Dreamland

The landmark new novel from Ross Welford, one of the fastest-growing and most critically acclaimed middle grade authors ... MoreWhen We Got Lost in Dreamland

(23 reviews) Review
20th January 2022

Into the Sideways World

The moving, funny, thrilling and adventured-filled new novel for readers of 10 and up from bestselling auth... MoreInto the Sideways World

(19 reviews) Review
29th December 2016

What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible

From the author of the unforgettable bestseller TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER comes another surprising, beautiful and f... MoreWhat Not to Do If You Turn Invisible

(17 reviews) Review
16th February 2023

The Monkey Who Fell From The Future

The hilarious, moving and adventure-packed new novel for readers of 9 and up from Ross Welford, the bestsel... MoreThe Monkey Who Fell From The Future

(5 reviews) Review
4th January 2024

Time Travelling with a Tortoise

Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordin... MoreTime Travelling with a Tortoise

(5 reviews) Review
5th June 2025

The Unlikely Diary of Prince Kal the Alien

The first book in a hilarious new diary format series from Ross Welford, the bestselling author of Time Tra... MoreThe Unlikely Diary of Prince Kal the Alien

(2 reviews) Review
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