I'm fascinated by the elements, earth, wind, fire and water. I explore them in my fantasy adventure series for young (middle grade) readers, Element Girls. Meet Tess (Fire), Amelia (Water), Susie (Air) and Elizabeth (Earth), four loyal friends who use their new powers to save lost goddesses, stolen stars, and each other in Element Girls (for 9-12 yr olds).
I love writing about themes of friendship, finding one's 'power', self-acceptance in the context of fantasy, adventure and magic. Handersen Publishing has published seven of my books for children and pre-teens.
From The Cat Who Ate the Moon (my picture book for 3+) to the Giant series (for 7-10 yrs) to Element Girls (9-12 yrs), buy any of my books here and I'll sign them with a personalised message. All my books are also on Amazon and other online retailers. A good place to find reviews is my Goodreads page.
Element Girls: The Lost Goddess (Paperback, Signed)
£10.00
Tess, Amelia, Elizabeth and Susie discover the powers of fire, water, earth and air in this magical adventure set in Hawaii. Published in 2019, it is the first book of a series.
"Spudich maintains an atmosphere of peril that keeps the pace lively, but she never makes any scenes too scary for older elementary school–age readers to enjoy. The conclusion offers the touching lesson that people can change but still remain close friends." - Kirkus Reviews
For 9-12 yr olds or the young at heart.
5 stars on Amazon, Kirkus reviewed
Signed by author
Element Girls 2: The Stolen Star (Paperback, Signed)
£10.00
Long ago, a star went missing from the western sky. Legend says, the star was taken to the troll’s home, a mountain only seen at sunset. Legend says, the four elements are the only thing that can save the star.
The Element Girls are drawn into a magical adventure in enchanting Iceland. Can they work together to save the star?
For 9-12 yr olds or the young at heart.
5 stars on Amazon
Signed by author
Clarissa (Paperback, Signed)
£7.00
Clarissa's best friend is an oak tree, who she can tell her deepest secrets. A mysterious key leads her down a magical road in which she discovers her own voice and heals her family.
A story of family healing and connection with nature and magic.
For 11-14 yr olds or the young at heart.
"A delightful, fantastical tale of how oak trees and humans can be friends." - Dr. James Canton, author of The Oak Papers
5 stars on Amazon
Signed by author.
The Amber Giant (Paperback, Signed)
£7.00
Caroline travels to the peaks of the Himalayas to wake up a sleeping giant. A story of an unexpected friendship. For 7-10 yr olds and the young at heart.
"The writing was flawless and this was a real page-turner." Amanda on Amazon
5 stars on Amazon, Story Monsters Approved
Signed by author
The Ice Giant (Paperback, Signed)
£7.00
Winner of a Purple Dragonfly Award.
Elika follows mysterious cries to her mother's homeland, Iceland. There she meets a giant who reminds her of her heritage, and changes her life.
For 7-10 yr olds and the young at heart.
"A whimsical adventure that promotes individuality and self-acceptance." - Kirkus Reviews
5 stars on Amazon, Story Monsters Approved, Kirkus reviewed
Signed by author
The Fire Giant (Paperback, Signed)
£7.00
Can Lupita show the Fire Giant humans love nature before he destroys her town with lava?
In Southwest Mexico, a Fire Giant lives in a volcano. A Fire Giant with a secret.
The Fire Giant is angry at the litter covering his home, a volcano in Southwest Mexico. He's so angry he threatens to erupt the volcano and destroy the city with lava. When a young girl, Lupita, becomes his only human friend, she realises she is the only one that can stop him.
Can Lupita convince the Fire Giant that many humans love their land? Can she make friends with fire?
For 7-10 yr olds and the young at heart.
Illustrated by John. A Spudich
Signed by author
The Cat Who Ate The Moon (Paperback, Signed)
£9.50
New Book! Signed by author.
Then on the night of the full moon so round,
what I saw shocked me so, I could not make a sound.
A family adopts a little cat from a cat cafe.
But is he the sweet, innocent kitty he pretends to be?
The cat has a secret. He's hungry. And his eye is on the moon.
After the story, learn about the phases of the moon and why it appears to change shape.
A picture book for kids 3 yrs + and the young at heart.
Illustrated by Niem Tran
Published by Handersen Publishing
The Cat Who Ate The Moon (Hardback, Signed)
£13.00
New Book! Signed by author.
Then on the night of the full moon so round,
what I saw shocked me so, I could not make a sound.
A family adopts a little cat from a cat cafe.
But is he the sweet, innocent kitty he pretends to be?
The cat has a secret. He's hungry. And his eye is on the moon.
After the story, learn about the phases of the moon and why it appears to change shape.
A picture book for kids 3 yrs + and the young at heart.
Illustrated by Niem Tran
Published by Handersen Publishing
My Author Journey
I'm Italian-American and have called Cambridge, UK my home since 2002. Themes of friendship, courage and the natural world are important to me. My books range from The Cat Who Ate The Moon, for 3 yrs and up, to The Element Girls, a magical adventure for 9-12 yrs. My creative writing training includes the 1- year course 'Writing for Children and Young Adults' at the Golden Egg Academy, London. My children's books are published by an independent, traditional publishing house Handersen Publishing in Lincoln, Nebraska. Before that, I wrote fun, light-hearted adventures for Books To Go Now. The Ice Giant won a Purple Dragonfly Book Award in 2021. I've been writing (and reading) all my life. I love sharing my creative inspiration and skills with young writers. I run a Zoom Story Club for teens. I also enjoy giving school visits and participating in Local Author events (in Cambridge, UK). I share writing tips and stories on my blog. Contact me gspudich (a) gmail.com |
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