Questions about Peter J Murray:
Who is Peter J Murray?
Click here to learn more about the author: Peter J. Murray.
Have you got any recommendations from other schools?
Click here to read the letters of recommendation from schools.
Have his books won any major awards?
Yes! Peter has won the Sheffield Children’s Book Award with ‘Mokee Joe’, and won the Bedfordshire Book of the Year with ‘Bonebreaker’. He was also shortlisted for Birmingham Book of the Year and Rotherham Book of the Year.
Has Peter worked with any national reading organisations?
Yes, Peter has worked extensively with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), Read On Write Away (ROWA) and numerous LEA’s, and Children’s Library Services.
How many books has Peter sold so far?
Over 200,000 copies!
Are the Mokee Joe books available in the high street?
Yes, the books are available in Waterstones, Borders and WH Smith plus most Independent Bookshops. They can also be found on www.amazon.co.uk, or bought from Peter's website www.peterjmurray.co.uk.
Are the books suitable for both boys and girls?
Yes, one of the main characters in Mokee Joe is a girl called Molly.
What age group are Peter’s books suitable for?
8 to 13.
