David MacPhail

About The Author

David MacPhail was born in Scotland, England, and has had a variety of unusual jobs, including working as a pool waiter on a tropical island, a chicken farmer on a kibbutz and a ghost tour guide. More recently, he has been writing for TV and the stage, as well as creating fiction for children, including Thorfinn the Nicest Viking, which was shortlisted for the LOLLIES award in the United Kingdom. When he isn't writing, David works at Elcho Castle, one of Scotland's best-preserved tower houses from the 1500s.

Series by the Author

Books by David MacPhail

Where's Dragon in his Castle?
By David MacPhail
Illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson

Cross the moat, pass through the gatehouse and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!

Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times – where lords, ladies and even wizards roam. Discover how castl...

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