Alfie’s First Fight, Fishing for Rainbows & We Are Family 
Alfie’s First Fight, Fishing for Rainbows & We Are Family
3 Book Bundle
1. Alfie’s First Fight
2023 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVALS BOOK AWARDS – WINNER
Featuring boxing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters and an inspiring boy-hero, this story certainly packs a punch!
Inspired by Oliver’s own experiences growing up without a mum and being coached as an amateur boxer by his dad, Alfie’s First Fight centres itself around shy twelve-year-old Alfie, as he decides to go in search of his missing older brother, Jacob, moments before an all-important boxing match…
Alfie and his dad have a big problem.
Alfie’s big brother, Jacob has disappeared moments before an all-important boxing match.
While searching for him, Alfie encounters two shifty-looking men who sound like they’ll do anything to get their dirty hands on the prize-money.
Soon, Alfie finds himself trapped in the heart of a scandal.
Can Alfie safely return Jacob to the ring in time…?
Or will he have to take his big brother’s place…?
It’s Crime-Thriller meets Rocky!
2. Fishing For Rainbows
2024 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVALS BOOK AWARDS – SHORTLISTED
Featuring fearless fishing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters and an inspiring girl-hero, this story is guaranteed to reel you in for an unforgettable adventure!
Inspired by Oliver’s own experiences, bring raised in poverty by his single-parent dad of Romany heritage, Fishing For Rainbows follows 12-year-old Kezia, and her boisterous twin brothers, Duke and Danior, who too are growing up in a single parent family after the death of their mum.
While her brothers regularly fish with their dad, Kezia stays at home, cooking and cleaning, until on day, when she is called upon to prove what she can do with a fishing rod… What could possibly go wrong…?
Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Phil Earle and Anthony McGowan!
3. We Are Family
2025 CLiPPA BOOK AWARDS – SHORTLISTED
THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS 2025 – SHORTLISTED
2025 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVALS BOOK AWARDS – WINNER
2025 STOCKPORT CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS – SHORTLISTED
THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS 2025 – LONGLISTED
Not only was Dad a fighting man,
We kids were fighters too.
That’s what made us undefeatable –
We stuck together like glue.
Six strong kids and Super-Dad,
The captain of our crew!
Eating Dad’s disgusting nettle soup and peculiar pancakes, home haircuts, clothes donated by neighbours, punishing press-ups and being third in the bath tub. But also the fun of boxing lessons with Dad, days out, jokes, pranks – and storytelling round the fire.
Find out all about Oliver’s real-life childhood with five siblings and their amazing single dad in this funny, gripping debut poetry collection. It’s tough and there isn’t much money but there’s always lots of love and laughter.
