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Leo Hartas

Leo Hartas

  • 5 stars across 51 books
Leo Hartas has been a professional illustrator for over 30 years and started drawing from the moment he could hold a pencil. He uses a range of mediums including traditional ink, line and watercolour, acrylics, digital, DTP and 3D. Leo loves to create highly imaginative fiction and illuminating non-fiction, both with warmth and humour.
Jon Davis studied Illustration at Glyndwr University, Wrexham, and after that spent some time doing 3D animation. Some of his films were screened around the world, but eventually he came back to illustration. Jon loves the liveliness and breadth of imagination you can use with children's books and works digitally, in Photoshop with a tablet and pen. He currently lives and works in Twickenham. Dave Shephard lives with his family in the beautiful South Downs National Park in England, a stones throw from the coast. A love of drawing and sea swimming made the area a natural fit. He's worked in the wonderfully varied and ever evolving world of Illustration for all of his professional career, specialising in books for teens, younger readers, and graphic novels.
www.daveshephard.com Jonathan Litton has written numerous children's books in prose and verse. He loves using his science background to write about sea creatures, space and saving the planet, but is also fond of penning stories about pirates, princesses and picnics. When not writing, he can usually be found on his bike.
7th July 2011

Adventure Island: The Mystery of the Whistling Caves: Book 1

When Scott and Jack Carter have to stay with their great aunt for the summer they steel themselves for the most boring h... MoreAdventure Island: The Mystery of the Whistling Caves: Book 1

(6 reviews) Review
4th August 2011

Adventure Island: The Mystery of the Hidden Gold: Book 3

A game of hide and seek in the old Castle Key lighthouse during a violent thunder storm leads to an amazing discovery - ... MoreAdventure Island: The Mystery of the Hidden Gold: Book 3

(3 reviews) Review
7th July 2011

Adventure Island: The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost: Book 2

When Scott , Jack and Emily hear that a film is being made at the nearby manor house they can't resist going to watch. B... MoreAdventure Island: The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost: Book 2

(3 reviews) Review
1st September 2011

Adventure Island: The Mystery of the Cursed Ruby: Book 5

The circus comes to town, full of conjurors, clowns, tightrope walkers and trapeze artists. But dark secrets lurk beneat... MoreAdventure Island: The Mystery of the Cursed Ruby: Book 5

(2 reviews) Review
4th August 2011

Adventure Island: The Mystery of the Missing Masterpiece: Book 4

When thieves raid the house of a neighbour, Emily, Jack and Scott are ready to investigate. But, strangely, the neighbou... MoreAdventure Island: The Mystery of the Missing Masterpiece: Book 4

(2 reviews) Review
7th June 2012

Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate: Skeleton Island: Book 1

How to become an Undercover Pirate...1)Have a pirate captain as your ancient ancestor2)Find a message in a bottle and a ... MoreSam Silver: Undercover Pirate: Skeleton Island: Book 1

(2 reviews) Review
9th September 2004

Journeys

This series looks at the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage as celebrated within a wide ra... MoreJourneys

(1 review) Review
1st August 2013

Adventure Island: The Mystery of the Phantom Lights: Book 14

Something strange is afoot on the moors above Castle Key - sinister noises, lights in the sky and mysterious figures mov... MoreAdventure Island: The Mystery of the Phantom Lights: Book 14

(1 review) Review
9th January 2015

Earth Friends: Emily's Dream

Emily loves animals. But she comes from a big family and there's no room for any pets. So she decides to help at the loc... MoreEarth Friends: Emily's Dream

(1 review) Review
3rd October 2013

Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate: The Sea Monster: Book 9

While on the lookout for treasure ships, the Sea Wolf pirates encounter a tattered galleon adrift on the Caribbean... MoreSam Silver: Undercover Pirate: The Sea Monster: Book 9

(1 review) Review
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