about the author

Bernard was born in Barking, England but has lived in the Chelmsford area since 1977. He spent most of his working life providing IT support to financial institutions before moving into IT recruitment. He retired in 2019. Bernard has been married for over 50 years and has two children and twin grandchildren Michael and Freya.

about the book

How on earth did the twins Michael and Freya become trapped on an old-fashioned pirate ship?Michael and Freya wake up to find themselves trapped aboard “The Golden Dragon”, an old pirate ship controlled by the wicked Captain Nastypants. Mummy and Daddy are nowhere to be seen. The terrified children wonder “how did we get here”?  More importantly, HOW DO THEY ESCAPE?

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My first school reading

My first school reading I had a wonderful morning reading Magic Mickey and the Golden Dragon to year five pupils at Stanway Fiveways primary school. The children were extremely well behaved and lis ........

Magic Mickey Book Series

Working on the next Magic Mickey book

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Inspiration Behind Magic Mickey

The photo that inspired Magic Mickey and my twin grandchildren Freya and Michael.

A quote from Facebook

If any of my lovely friends want a post Christmas treat for your little ones, this book is just the thing. The Author is a very close friend of ours and our Grandchildren were very lucky to receive a ........

It’s publication week

It’s publication week and I have to admit to being thrilled and nervous in equal measure. What started out as a story for my grandchildren in memory of their late paternal grandfather is now to be pub ........

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