Christine Morton-Shaw facts for kids

Christine Morton-Shaw, born in 1957, is a British author. She writes many kinds of books for young people. These include fun picture books for younger kids. She also writes exciting novels for teens and middle-grade readers. Her books often have a spooky feel. They are full of mysteries and puzzles to solve. Her stories also have surprising twists that keep readers guessing. Some of her well-known novels are The Riddles of Epsilon and The Hunt for the Seventh.

About Christine Morton-Shaw

Christine Morton-Shaw grew up in Blackburn, England. She has shared that she had some spooky experiences there. Later, she moved to Sheffield, England, for university. She earned a master's degree in Creative Writing from Sheffield Hallam University. Even before this, she had already published several picture books for children. Her first book was The Pig that Barked.

Her career changed in 2003. She signed a deal to publish a fantasy novel for teenagers. This book was The Riddles of Epsilon. It was published in 2005 and became very popular. A second book in the series was released in 2008.

Books for Younger Readers

Christine Morton-Shaw has written many books for younger children. These books are often published under the name Christine Morton.

• The 'Stringalongs' series (as Christine Morton)
• The Pig that Barked (as Christine Morton)
• Don't Worry William (as Christine Morton)
• Picnic Farm (as Christine Morton)
• Run, Rabbit, Run (as Christine Morton)
• Itzy Bitzy House
• Magoosy
• Mr Jack: a little dog in a big hurry
• Wake Up, Sleepy Bear
• Bears for Bedtime Storybook Collection (with Joan Stimson)

Her books for younger readers have won awards. Picnic Farm received Silver Honors from the Parents Choice Foundation. Wake Up, Sleepy Bear was chosen by the Dollywood Foundation to help promote reading among children. Run Rabbit, Run was named the best children's illustrated work for ages four to eleven in 2001.

Novels for Teens

Christine Morton-Shaw is also known for her novels for older children and teenagers. These books are often filled with mystery and adventure.

• The Riddles of Epsilon (published in 2005)
• The Hunt for the Seventh (published in 2008)

Christine's Family Life

Christine Morton-Shaw is married. She has six children.