My name is Lisa Thompson and I write books for children that are published all around the world. On here you can find out more about me and my books and see what I’ve been up to lately.
Hello!
Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy looking around!























What people are saying...
“Heart and humour, along with a strong message about the value of family, friends and facing fears, […] make this assured debut stand out.”
- The Observer
Children’s Book of the Week
“One of our most inventive writers for children.”
- The Times
“This carefully judged, poignant story should help those with OCD feel less alone…”
- The Guardian
“Full of warmth and with some great characters, there is a satisfying mystery at the heart of this debut novel.”
- Sunday Express
“A great cast of characters and an intriguing mystery - I loved it!”
- Ross Welford
(Time Travelling With A Hamster)
“A genuinely clever mystery”
- Robin Stevens
(Murder Most Unladylike)
-
10-01-2021
Homeschooling during lockdown? I have your back! Join me in The Lockdown Library over on instagram on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.30am for a chat about all things BOOKS....
-
07-01-2021
It's here! I'm so excited that THE GRAVEYARD RIDDLE is now OUT in the UK, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and other countries too! It was such a joy to return to the world of The Goldfish...
-
02-01-2021
Join me LIVE on Instagram at 2pm on Sunday, 3rd January! I'll be chatting about writing my new book, The Graveyard Riddle AND I'll be giving away a signed copy to one of my viewers....