Simon is a writer and children's author living in London. His first book, Eren, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and chosen as a Junior Library Guild selection in the US, as Book of the Week by The Independent and The Bookseller, and as one of the best books of the year by Mumsnet. Not Yet Dark, his second book - and first for young adults - is out now.
A truly interesting new voice. - David Almond
Leaves you with that ache you get only when you realise that there is no more of the story left to be told. - The Bookseller
Original, haunting stuff. - Teach Secondary
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Sad - as always, of course - that I'm not in Edinburgh. Brilliant city but also, right now, so full of book people (the best people) -
I owe the library £1.15. I am ashamed.
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Obviously this is very good but I cannot help but read this as if The Bookseller is being incredibly sarcastic https://t.co/8h1HHjrsoU
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Trump's 'dirty war' on media draws editorials in 300 US outlets - https://t.co/PYAkKAaNF2
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RT @snarkypoppy: Tokuriki Tomikichiro Sunset glow in Gion, Kyoto https://t.co/tpzWOzIChi