From wild islands and folded streets to football pitches and distant moons, meet the authors of Crafter Media.
Enjoy Eleanor Rose’s ORA books now. Seven new author-led series are on their way, with stories for readers around 10–15.
Warm adventure and magical friendship · Ages 9–13
Eleanor Rose writes ORA and the Wild Isles and The Adventures of Ella & Cookie. These stories follow curious characters into wild places and wonderfully unexpected situations, with friendship, warm humour and plenty to discover along the way. Begin on Skerry Isle with ORA, or step into an extraordinary day with Ella and Cookie.
Meet Eleanor →Urban fantasy · Ages 11–14
Mara Vennell writes fantasy full of crooked streets, difficult bargains and young people who question the official map. In The Folded Borough, a shortcut can change a whole neighbourhood—and finding the way home is rarely just a matter of direction.
Meet Mara →Detective mysteries · Ages 10–12
Felix Alderwick writes mysteries made from small clues, bold guesses and explanations that almost fit. The Bellwick Files invites readers to investigate alongside three friends whose best tool is a question nobody else thought to ask.
Meet Felix →Space adventure · Ages 11–14
Nia Bramwell writes hopeful space adventures about ingenuity, friendship and the places a map makes easy to overlook. The Far-Orbit Post follows a small delivery crew across a very large system, where even an ordinary parcel can make for an extraordinary journey.
Meet Nia →Eerie mysteries · Ages 12–15
Kit Rowanby writes eerie stories about ordinary places with one impossible detail. Notices from Hollow Lane combines creeping suspense, unlikely friendships and mysteries that linger after the lights come on. Expect strange requests—and reasons to read just one more chapter.
Meet Kit →Football and friendship · Ages 10–13
Rory Kestrel writes stories about teams, second chances and the things a scoreline leaves out. Second Bell United follows young footballers finding their place on the pitch and among their friends, with muddy boots, sharp banter and hard-earned progress.
Meet Rory →Historical adventure · Ages 11–14
Ada Wrenford writes historical adventures about young people whose questions make a difference. The Wren Street Dispatch follows the ink-stained work of uncovering a story, checking the evidence and deciding what deserves to reach the front page.
Meet Ada →Contemporary theatre drama · Ages 13–15
Callum Rookmere writes funny, heartfelt stories about friendship and finding the courage to make something together. The Backroom Players opens the rehearsal-room door on big ambitions, awkward conversations and the people making things happen behind the curtain.
Meet Callum →Meet ORA and her friends in a complete, free short adventure by Eleanor Rose.
Read an ORA short story ↗