Dapple Grey Press
A UK-based independent pubisher of accessible children's books.
Books
Explore our delightful collection of books designed to inspire and entertain young readers. Each title is crafted with care, ensuring that every story sparks imagination and creativity. Bring joy to your child's reading journey with us!
📘 7/8 ❤️10+
The Whisper Horse
J. Willow Hart
Lila’s world makes the most sense when she’s with Dusty—her stubborn, gentle, mud-covered horse. Mosswood Stables is more than a place. It’s her quiet. Her safety. Her way of saying what she can’t speak aloud.
But when the stable is suddenly sold, Lila’s plan to save it falls apart. No one listens. Her video gets ten likes. Dusty gets hurt. And everything feels lost.
Then a whisper of hope arrives—a new field, a second chance, and the courage to try again.
Because sometimes saving one thing is enough.
And sometimes, whispers are louder than they seem.
📘 7 ❤️8+
Elderberry & Jones Mysteries: The Jewel Thief
Rae Lawrence
Ten-year-old Oliver Jones thinks moving from Liverpool to Manchester is the worst thing ever—until he finds a secret door in his garden and tumbles into Charming Wood, a world bursting with magic, mayhem, and mischievous fairies.
When the royal crown is stolen by the ghostly thief Greedy Grimly, Oliver teams up with fast-talking fairy Ellie Elderberry and his dog Pickles to crack the case. Armed with his dad’s detective tricks, Oliver follows a trail of glowing paint, dodgy suspects, and magical chaos.
But the deeper they dig, the stranger it gets—because in Charming Wood, even ghosts have secrets.
Elderberry & Jones Mysteries: The Phantom Footballer
Rae Lawrence
Oliver Jones is thrilled to visit Old Trafford with his dad and his best friend Ellie. They’re getting a special tour from a real football star when they learn the club manager has gone missing.
Then a shadowy phantom footballer starts haunting the halls.
As strange things happen across the stadium, Oliver and Ellie discover a trail of clues: a secret door, a stack of odd match tickets, and a trophy that doesn’t belong. Someone’s been swapping the real silver cups for fakes. But who? And why?
It’s a race to solve the mystery before the season opener.
📘 7 ❤️8+
Elderberry & Jones Mysteries: The Cursed Cove
Rae Lawrence
Oliver Jones is thrilled to visit Old Trafford with his dad and his best friend Ellie. They’re getting a special tour from a real football star when they learn the club manager has gone missing.
Then a shadowy phantom footballer starts haunting the halls.
As strange things happen across the stadium, Oliver and Ellie discover a trail of clues: a secret door, a stack of odd match tickets, and a trophy that doesn’t belong. Someone’s been swapping the real silver cups for fakes. But who? And why?
It’s a race to solve the mystery before the season opener.
📘 7 ❤️8+
📘 7 ❤️8+
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Elderberry & Jones Mysteries: The Museum Mummy
Rae Lawrence
Oliver Jones is thrilled to visit Old Trafford with his dad and his best friend Ellie. They’re getting a special tour from a real football star when they learn the club manager has gone missing.
Then a shadowy phantom footballer starts haunting the halls.
As strange things happen across the stadium, Oliver and Ellie discover a trail of clues: a secret door, a stack of odd match tickets, and a trophy that doesn’t belong. Someone’s been swapping the real silver cups for fakes. But who? And why?
It’s a race to solve the mystery before the season opener.
The Chrysalis Project
Rae Law
Alexandra Carter and her best friend Jamal's simple lives turn upside down when they stumble upon a giant praying mantis in the forest. This creature, an eerie product of a genetic experiment gone awry, is just the tip of the iceberg. The duo uncovers the sinister workings of Chrysogenyx, a powerful biotech corporation involved in horrifying experiments that threaten humanity.
Pursued by enigmatic agents and shadowy figures, Alex and Jamal must navigate a web of deception, uncover hidden truths, and confront unimaginable dangers. With the help of Alex's eccentric Uncle Henry, a former entomologist, and members of the mysterious Shadow Network, they embark on a perilous journey to expose the dark secrets of Project Chrysalis.
But the deeper they dig, the more perilous their quest becomes. Facing genetically modified creatures and ruthless corporate operatives, Alex and Jamal must rely on their wits and bravery to survive. As the lines between friend and foe blur, they must decide who they can trust before it's too late.
Will they be able to bring the truth to light, or will the dark forces of Chrysogenyx silence them forever?
"The Chrysalis Project" is a thrilling adventure into the unknown, where science fiction meets the chilling reality of corporate greed. Perfect for younger fans of Michael Crichton and James Rollins, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
What readers are saying
* * * * * Sue E. - Reviewer
Okay, let’s talk about this book—IT. IS. WILD. Imagine finding a monster-sized praying mantis in the woods and realizing it’s just the beginning of your problems. That’s what happens to Alex and Jamal, and trust me, their lives do not slow down from there. Secret labs? Check. Creepy corporate bad guys? Yep. Non-stop action? Oh yeah. I tore through this book like a scientist gone rogue, and you will too. If you love crazy science, heart-racing adventure, and characters who refuse to back down, grab this book ASAP. Just… maybe don’t read it before a nature hike. 🦗😱📖
* * * * * Abigail L - librarian
The Chrysalis Project is a high-stakes, fast-paced adventure filled with mystery, danger, and some seriously creepy science. When Alex and Jamal stumble upon a giant mutated praying mantis, their ordinary lives in Greenwood Falls take a wild turn, leading them into a world of secret experiments, shadowy agents, and corporate greed. The story kept me hooked from start to finish, and I loved how it blended action, suspense, and just the right amount of scientific intrigue. It felt like stepping into a sci-fi movie—one I didn’t want to end! If you love thrilling, edge-of-your-seat adventures, this one’s a great read.
The Lemonade Crush
Isla M. Howard
13-year-old Emma didn’t set out to become the Lemonade Queen. She just wanted to prove she could finish something for once.
But when money disappears from her lemonade stand — and the main suspect might be the boy she kind of (maybe) likes — Emma turns her summer into a full-on sting operation.
Armed with glittery flyers, plastic cups, and her best friend Lily, Emma hatches a plan: throw the biggest lemonade-themed party the neighborhood’s ever seen.
With a secret trap to catch the thief.
But catching someone red-handed isn’t as simple as she thought — and neither is figuring out who to trust.
The Lemonade Crush is a heartfelt summer mystery about friendship, first crushes, and finding out what you’re made of when life hands you lemons.