A 10-YEAR-OLDÂ BOY
with one hour a week proved that a child’s voice is remarkable when someone simply listens
THE STORY BEHIND THE BOOKSÂ Â
In December 2023, Gabriel was separated from his mother Kate by court order. They had one hour a week on FaceTime for +24months.
Kate asked him one question. He said yes. She captured every word.
A few months later, The Adventures of Gabriel became an Amazon number bestseller in the US, UK, and Canada. Gabriel was ten years old.
The books were never the real goal. The real goal was agency, giving a child complete creative control and showing him that his voice mattered exactly as it was.
His voice was remarkable exactly as it was.
These are his books.
And his world. And his proof.
WELCOME...
TO CORAL COVE
Gabriel
Curious, determined, learning to trust his instincts. Is at the heart of every quest. The proof that ordinary children contain extraordinary worlds.Â
Meet his companions, allies and adversaries.
Platy
The rebellious platypus who defied limits, solved impossible puzzles, and reminded Gabriel that the strangest allies are often the most loyal.
Captain AliÂ
The trailblazer. “We don’t call it failure. We call it unfinished business.”
Tentaculus
The two-headed sea monster. Defeated not by magic but by courage and self-trust. Think it. Do it. Did it. Every child has a Tentaculus. These books show you how to face yours.
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THE BOOKS
Book 1: The Adventures of Gabriel
Amazon bestseller US, UK and Canada. Six short stories of adventure. The world that started on a Friday night FaceTime call.
Unlock the adventure that builds brave, creative children. Join Gabriel and Platy as they discover courage, make mistakes, and triumph. One life lesson at a time.
Co-written by a ten-year-old boy and his mum. It speaks to children in a voice they understand and trust. Ages 6–12. Perfect for independent readers, bedtime stories, and reluctant readers.
Book 2: Shadow of Zuff
Amazon #1 October 2025. When Gabriel unlocks his great-grandfather's magical journal, he is swept into a quest across oceans and islands, joined by a sharp-witted electric platypus.
But far off, a dark force rises: Zuff, a truth-twisting tyrant, seeks to rewrite the world in his own image. As clues unfold, Gabriel must uncover what it means to protect the wild, the forgotten, and the true. Can he and Platy rise before Zuff's shadow falls across everything? Ages 8–12.
Book 3: The Thunderbolt of Hindustan
Launching autumn 2026. When a mysterious message arrives, Gabriel is sent to a remote camp in the hills of northern India. Among crumbling forts and whispered warnings, a new quest begins.
A girl has vanished into a painting. A false god is rising. From misty mountain trains to enchanted circuses, Gabriel must face ancient lies and summon everything he has learned, including how to trust his true identity. Ages 8–12.
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THE COMPANION BOOKS
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The Adventures of Gabriel Colouring Book
Bring it to life. Let your child colour their favourite scenes from the world of Coral Cove. 32 illustrations ready for your child's imagination.
My StoryQuest Adventure Journal
This journal is the start of your own epic quest. Like Gabriel and his friends, you'll face challenges, uncover hidden strengths, and discover what makes you truly brave. As you write, reflect, and explore, remember: you are the hero of your story.
Listen Along (coming soon)
The audiobook, narrated by the authors themselves.
COMING SOON: PLATY GOES TO TASMANIA
Ages 2–6. Picture book.
Platy’s nephews are visiting Tasmania, and they are convinced they need superpowers to have a proper adventure. They search everywhere. They find nothing.
Until Platy shows them the one superpower they already have.
Imagination is the only super you will ever need.
Think it. Do it. Did it.
Coming soon. From the world of Coral Cove.
BRING THE MAGIC HOME
Every child's story is different.
