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Robin Scott-Elliot is a writer and journalist who loves telling stories, real and imagined. His new book, Hide and Seek, will be published by Everything With Words in August. Hide and Seek is available to order here.

It’s his third novel for children – or for anyone who enjoys a good adventure story whether they are 10 or 100.

His first, The Tzar’s Curious Runaways, was longlisted for the Branford Boase award and chosen as one of the Daily Telegraph’s ‘Best Children’s Books of 2019’. The Tzar’s Curious Runaways is available to order from Waterstones or through your local independent bookshop via Hive.

His second, the Acrobats of Agra, was chosen as one of the Observer’s Children’s Books of the Year for 2020. It’s available to order here.

“A vivid, vibrant adventure celebrating difference and friendship. Thrilling and moving”  Clare Balding

“A magical tale”  Book Trust

“Brilliantly suspenseful & beautifully imagined”  Daily Telegraph

“A vivid adventure”  The Observer

“Powerful”  The Bookseller