The Secret Hero

About the Book

Jake is a spoilt child who does not appreciate the good life he has. He is so eager to grow up and gain popularity that he starts to tell lies. He learns a lesson during the story through a ghostly visitor who takes him travelling through time. Slowly he begins to realise just who his friends are and what is important in life.

About the Author

This is the author’s first book. It was inspired by her youngest daughter who was eager to read but not enjoying her library books. The author lives in West Sussex, England near the seaside town of Bognor Regis where the story is set. She works as a nurse and has two daughters Harriet and Freya. The Character of the ghost is based on the true story of the author’s great grandfather who was awarded the military Cross medal for bravery in World War 1. He survived the war and lived to an old age.