Sam Hay Children's Author
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This is the place to find out all about me – Sam Hay, and the books I write.
I'm the author of more than 50 books for children of all ages.
There's something for everyone!
From penguin secret agents to code-cracking middle grade adventures. As well as starry picture books that are the perfect bedtime companions. Click on the tabs above to find out more.
[Spy Penguins image courtesy of illustrator Marek Jagucki]
COMING SOON!
Questers Academy
When super-recogniser Tom Friday witnesses the theft of a mythical firebird, he is swept into the world of Questers Academy: an extraordinary school hidden within the Natural History Museum. Faced with a series of clues and ciphers, Tom and his new friends must race across London and find the final key to the Box of Locks before the deadly doom stone inside destroys the city…
Cover art: Marina Vidal
Publishing with
Firefly Press
June 2026
OUT NOW!
The Terrible Tale of Twitlandia
This is my book adaptation of the new, super-fun global Netflix movie, the Terrible Tale of Twitlandia. It’s a brand-new story inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved novel, The Twits!
Published by Puffin Books (Penguin)
OUT NOW!
Exciting news!
My award-winning picture book Star in the Jar has been republished with a fabulous new cover designed by magical illustrator Sarah Massini.
Star in the Jar has been translated into a dozen languages and is used in literacy lessons in schools across the UK. It even inspired a stage show!
Illustrated by Sarah Massini
Published by Farshore
Disney Series
'Camp Lil Vills' an exciting new chapter book series featuring younger versions of Disney villains including Cruella de Vil and Ursula the seawitch, who get up to all sorts of mischief at a magical summer camp.
Illustrator: Ria Maria Lee
Published with Disney Hyperion
