Books by Lisa Thompson

Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award 2020A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park. Only Owen understands how important he is.At home, Owen and his mum are struggling and there's nobody he can talk to. Hidden away in the park, Owen feels free to be himself. When the war-weary soldier is listening, his worries slip away.But nobody else cares about the soldier, and the town council want to tear him down. Owen's the only one who can save him but can he find the courage to speak up before it's too late?A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy.

When Sidney spots a wishing well in the long grass on his way to school, he thinks he might have found the answer to his problem. If he wishes for exactly the right thing, then surely Billy will want to be friends with him again? Or will Sidney realise that the friend he's longing for has been there all the time?

One day, in the middle of the summer holidays and in the middle of a manic episode, Todd and Laurie's dad takes them to stay in the hotel he spent most of his childhood holidays in. The hotel is a rundown dump and the disappointment means Dad takes to his bed. Todd and Laurie have the run of the place and they soon start to uncover a few secrets...

Anna's anxious when she's picked to befriend the new girl in her class, but a groundbreaking robot will help their friendship blossom. A poignant and uplifting novella inspired by a true story, from bestselling author Lisa Thompson.

In March of 2020, teachers and students alike were forced to completely reimagine what "going to school" would look like in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Abruptly and without warning, students were told to gather their essential items and become computer technology pros in a matter of days, in order to reconnect with their teachers and classmates from home. This story, told through the eyes of a child, takes a close and thoughtful look at what was lost in the transition to remote learning. I Miss My Teacher is filled with honest feelings and reminiscence from the perspective of the elementary school student. Filled with colorful and poignant illustrations, this book captures the essence and importance of the teacher-student relationship and can help your child navigate and process their feelings during this challenging time. 

Melody Bird discovers an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there... Hal says he's a spy-in-training, conducting undercover surveillance of a known local criminal. Matthew and Jake don't believe Hal and decide to spy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as they go.

Do you ever wonder why some people have found their true love and you haven't? Are you stuck in patterns of relationships you can't get out of? Maybe you're in a loveless marriage. Perhaps you keep attracting the wrong partners and wonder what's wrong. You may be or have been in an abusive relationship and wonder how you got into that situation. You are not alone. Dr. Lisa Thompson was there herself. For most of her life, she had a pattern of serial relationships that were unhealthy and toxic. Her first marriage was riddled with abuse and her second marriage lacked love and respect. After her second marriage, she knew she needed to dig deep to heal those parts of her that kept attracting relationships that were not loving and fulfilling. Using methods drawn from different coaching and spiritual practices, she discovered self-love and worthiness. As a whole and healthy person, she met and married the love of her life.This workbook guides you to reveal and heal the parts of you that are blocked or injured, so you can manifest true love and happiness. You will: Examine your love, parental and ancestral relationship history to discover limiting patterns and beliefs. Work through transformative exercises helping you to uncover the root of your blocks and eliminate them to create new patterns in your life. Understand why you need to create an environment that supports the new you and how to do so. Empower yourself with how to access and trust your inner wisdom. Learn techniques to find and cultivate a relationship with your perfect partner.

Telling a little white lie now and then is harmless, right? But what if it leads to you being a household name and international celebrity? Cole is the boy who fooled the world and finds himself trapped in a huge web of lies... can he break free? The brand new, read-in-one-sitting mystery from the bestselling author of The Goldfish Boy. When a little white lie leads to a huge dose of trouble... Cole is the odd one out at school: the other kids have the latest gadgets and trainers while his family struggles to make ends meet. Until the day one of his paintings is talent-spotted and sells for thousands of pounds at a posh London gallery. Suddenly, Cole is the toast of the international art world, the star guest on TV shows, rich beyond his wildest dreams, hailed as a boy genius! Being famous is FANTASTIC... but Cole has a guilty secret that if exposed will bring everything crashing down around him... A story of fame and fortune, making mistakes and learning to be true to yourself.

The brand new read-in-one-sitting mystery from the author of unforgettable bestseller The Goldfish Boy. Maxwell is always in trouble. He's a total menace to his teachers and big sister, but has a soft side, too: he rescued his dog, Monster, from being run over and checks on his elderly neighbour after school. One day, while looking through a mysterious cabinet of curiosities, Maxwell finds himself erased from his life: it's as if he's never been born. At first, being able to walk around without being yelled at is great, but Maxwell starts to miss his old life. And, if he'd never existed, then he wouldn't have swooped Monster out of the path of that car... A story of family, friendship and finding your place in the world.

The brand new read-in-one-sitting mystery from the bestselling author of The Goldfish Boy, 2017's breakout children's book hit. Nate and his mother are running away, hiding out in a tumbledown cottage in the middle of a forest. When Mum heads off for provisions, and then doesn't return, Nate is left alone and afraid, with the dark closing in all around him. But comfort can come from the most unexpected of places - a mysterious girl trying to solve the clues of a treasure hunt and the reappearance of an old friend from his past. Will Nate find the bravery needed to face the troubles of his present and ultimately illuminate the future? A story of fear and hope, loneliness and friendship - full of the heart, engaging characters and propulsive, page-turning mystery that has made THE GOLDFISH BOY the breakout children's books hit of 2017.

Twelve-year-old Matthew is trapped in his bedroom by the crippling OCD. Matthew believes that he was somehow responsible, and the guilt weighs heavy on him. He spends most of his time staring out of his window as the inhabitants of Chestnut Close go about their business - until the day he is the last person to see his next door neighbour's toddler, Teddy, before he goes missing. Matthew must turn detective and unravel the mystery of Teddy's disappearance - with the help of a brilliant cast of supporting characters. Page-turning, heartbreaking, but ultimately life-affirming, this story is perfect for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time and Wonder. It is a book that will make you laugh and cry.

At last Heeni got to school, but the grounds were empty. "Oh no," sighed Heeni. "The bell has already gone. I'll be in trouble for being late." Heeni had never been in trouble at school before. "Late, late, late. I am so000 late," panted Heeni, as she rushed through the school gate.

This series provides fun and accessible careers information for young people choosing what to study post-14. Each title offers a behind-the-scenes tour of a high-interest job typically entered through a vocational route. Snappy, easy-to-digest information and real case studies are supported by a comprehensive guide to training and entry routes.