Helen Dennis (H.L. Dennis)
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Carnegie-nominated author Helen Dennis was born in Brighton, England. She works part time as a Junior School teacher and has done for 20 years. She lives with her husband, daughter and the laziest dog in the world, in a house at the bottom of the Downs on the Sussex coast in Eastbourne. Secret Breakers, written as H.L. Dennis, is her first series of published books and has now been sold into seven languages so far.
Described as a Da Vinci Code for middle grade readers, The Secret Breakers series (Hodder) consists of: 1 - The Power of Three, published May 2012 2 - The Orphan of the Flames October 2012 3 - The Knights of Neustria May 2013 (Carnegie-nominated) 4 - The Tower of the Winds Oct 2013 5 - The Pirate's Sword May 2014 6 - The Circle of Fire October 2014. Book one in Helen Dennis's new series, River of Ink: Genesis, was published January 2016.... Read on for reviews! |
First reviews of River of Ink: Genesis:
"A fast-paced adventure with some satisfyingly nasty villains and lots of symbols and clues to follow along its twisting, turning path. It takes the reader back in time with tales of alchemists and potions, but it's firmly rooted in the present ... There's plenty of action, the characters are well-rounded and credible, and the whole thing is given depth by some complex family dynamics. I think this series will do well, especially among fans of mystery thrillers." Jill Murphy, The Bookbag
"An extraordinary twist ... high-speed chases, snappy dialogue and elaborate symbolism ... Promises to be an exciting series" Suzi Feay Financial Times
"There was no way I wasn't going to love this book" Darren Hartwell, Bookzone for Boys
Selected praise for Secret Breakers:
"I was soon drawn to it like a magnet to iron. it is full to bursting with suspense and false trails which makes it seem that all the characters find out is true. It forces you to carry on reading no matter what... I rate it at 9/10." Guardian
"... plenty of action and adventure, mixed in with generous dollops of facts and information which will definitely appeal to readers who enjoy having their brains challenged as well as their imaginations." The Bookbag
"Fast-moving, exciting and full of suspense, this is an excellently constructed novel that will enthrall readers and have them guessing all the way through." Parents In Touch
"I thought The Orphan of the Flames topped the The Power of Three... but this latest addition to the series is EVEN BETTER!!... (SOOOO EXCITING!!). As always, you're drawn into the excitement of breaking the codes along with the characters - it's a gripping adventure AND a brilliant workout for your brain as you try to get there before Brodie, Hunter, Tusia, Sheldon and the team! Seriously, age 8 and up, you'll love this!"
Amazon reader review
SCHOOL EVENTS AND LITERACY:
Helen does regular school visits and live events and would be more than happy to visit your school to teach kids how to crack codes and join Team Veritas for themselves. There's also a downloadable reading guide to help teachers plan curriculum-friendly literacy activities around the Team's adventures!
TEACHER TESTIMONIALS:
"Our Year 7 and 8 students were enthralled – so much buzz about the book at school!"
GAYNOR LYONS, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE MANAGER
"The children loved every minute – they were in awe!"
CASSIE PALMER, YEAR 5 TEACHER
For more information or to book Helen for an event, go to:
http://hldennis.com/schools-visits/
Helen is on Twitter - @hldennisauthor - and there's plenty more info on the series AND codes to crack for yourself at: www.hldennis.com
"A fast-paced adventure with some satisfyingly nasty villains and lots of symbols and clues to follow along its twisting, turning path. It takes the reader back in time with tales of alchemists and potions, but it's firmly rooted in the present ... There's plenty of action, the characters are well-rounded and credible, and the whole thing is given depth by some complex family dynamics. I think this series will do well, especially among fans of mystery thrillers." Jill Murphy, The Bookbag
"An extraordinary twist ... high-speed chases, snappy dialogue and elaborate symbolism ... Promises to be an exciting series" Suzi Feay Financial Times
"There was no way I wasn't going to love this book" Darren Hartwell, Bookzone for Boys
Selected praise for Secret Breakers:
"I was soon drawn to it like a magnet to iron. it is full to bursting with suspense and false trails which makes it seem that all the characters find out is true. It forces you to carry on reading no matter what... I rate it at 9/10." Guardian
"... plenty of action and adventure, mixed in with generous dollops of facts and information which will definitely appeal to readers who enjoy having their brains challenged as well as their imaginations." The Bookbag
"Fast-moving, exciting and full of suspense, this is an excellently constructed novel that will enthrall readers and have them guessing all the way through." Parents In Touch
"I thought The Orphan of the Flames topped the The Power of Three... but this latest addition to the series is EVEN BETTER!!... (SOOOO EXCITING!!). As always, you're drawn into the excitement of breaking the codes along with the characters - it's a gripping adventure AND a brilliant workout for your brain as you try to get there before Brodie, Hunter, Tusia, Sheldon and the team! Seriously, age 8 and up, you'll love this!"
Amazon reader review
SCHOOL EVENTS AND LITERACY:
Helen does regular school visits and live events and would be more than happy to visit your school to teach kids how to crack codes and join Team Veritas for themselves. There's also a downloadable reading guide to help teachers plan curriculum-friendly literacy activities around the Team's adventures!
TEACHER TESTIMONIALS:
"Our Year 7 and 8 students were enthralled – so much buzz about the book at school!"
GAYNOR LYONS, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE MANAGER
"The children loved every minute – they were in awe!"
CASSIE PALMER, YEAR 5 TEACHER
For more information or to book Helen for an event, go to:
http://hldennis.com/schools-visits/
Helen is on Twitter - @hldennisauthor - and there's plenty more info on the series AND codes to crack for yourself at: www.hldennis.com
RIGHTS SOLD:
RIGHTS HELD BY HODDER CHILDREN'S BOOKS
SECRET BREAKERS SERIES:
French - Hachette France (Books 1-6)
Portuguese (Brazil) - Editora Rocco (Books 1-6)
Chinese (simplified - Shanghai Wenhui (Books 1-6)
Turkish - Pegasus (Books 1-6)
Danish - People's Press (Books 1-3)
Norwegian - Cappelen Damm (Books 1-3)
Polish - Hachette Polska (Books 1-3)
SECRET BREAKERS SERIES:
French - Hachette France (Books 1-6)
Portuguese (Brazil) - Editora Rocco (Books 1-6)
Chinese (simplified - Shanghai Wenhui (Books 1-6)
Turkish - Pegasus (Books 1-6)
Danish - People's Press (Books 1-3)
Norwegian - Cappelen Damm (Books 1-3)
Polish - Hachette Polska (Books 1-3)
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