Book review – The Lost Magician
The Lost Magician, by Piers Torday, feels like a cross between Narnia and the Hunger Games. Here’s why.
How can I help my child prepare for writing?
Helping your child to prepare for writing is about more than just making sure they can write before they start school. A common mistake many parents make, especially first time ones, is to compare their child to other children. I’m as guilty of this as any one, as I didn’t…
The coffee shop culture
It’s a miserable, damp Sunday morning. Too early to be out and about, but when your teen has a job and needs transport, there’s not much you can do about that. The rain is pelting the car. The automatic lights have come on, even though it’s almost 9 a.m. It…
Creative Writing Workshops for Kids – Summer 2019
Creative Writing Summer Workshops at Storymakers This summer, I will be running one week of workshops for 7-10 year-olds and in addition, a week of English Revision for Year 5’s. Please go to the Storymakers website to book. The summer holiday creative writing bootcamp is back. Book Trailer Workshop 5th…
Nikki Young
Hi, I'm Nikki Young. Welcome to my author page and blog.
I'm a writer and lover of stories and my first book, a spy story for children aged 8-12, was published in April 2017.
I credit my lively imagination to an amazing childhood, growing up in Yorkshire and living in a cul-de-sac in the days when children were allowed to run free and left to make their own fun!
Now, I'm a mum of three, but in my head, I haven't really grown up and those memories of my childhood days remain strong and active.