In Thank you, Ellie, we first met Grace when she became lost during a family picnic. Facing a series of tough and scary challenges, she discovered an inner strength and made an unexpected friend who changed her life: Ellie. Thank you, Grace continues the story. Almost immediately after returning safely from her adventure in the forest, Grace becomes aware that now it is Ellie who needs help. With the support of her brother Tommy, the children embark on a rescue mission while at the same time confronting difficult situations at their schools.
Joe, his wife and their dog live mostly in the South-East of England near their daughter and two grandchildren. He has strong family connections to the North-East of England, so they spend the rest of their time near the beautiful beaches around the mouth of the River Wear. His first book, Thank you. Ellie was originally written as a story for his granddaughter to commemorate a much-loved family pet. His second book, Thank you, Grace, takes the story on to new adventures.