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.
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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)
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29-05-2022
WRITING COURSE – EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT!
Ever fancied writing for children? I have devised a beginner's course with the online learning platform Domestika and can offer visitors to my website an exclusive 10% discount!...
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24-04-2022
BOOK SIGNING – ORPINGTON WATERSTONES
On Saturday, 30th April 2022 at 11am I'll be in the Orpington branch of Waterstones signing copies of my latest book, The Rollercoaster Boy'. The shop are also organising...
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30-12-2021
Children’s Novel Writing for Beginners
My new writing course is now available! In this course I share my tips for writing and how I find ideas, how I like to write and edit my novels. This is a Domestika course...