Patricia Ainger

Stories for Young People

Originally written for my grandchildren who have graciously allowed me to publish them

A Scottish Adventure  (A Caroline Worde Story)

The last weeks of the school term had been rendered horrific by the unexplained drowning of Mme Vacherin in the school swimming pool. But now it was August and Lily and Annabel were in Edinburgh with Lily’s Granny to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe. They had left all that rumour and unpleasantness behind them. Or had they?

Hugo and the Afanc

Cub camp in the Brecon Beacons – what could be more fun? But when Hugo and his friend Li wake to find the camp deserted they are suddenly thrown into the strange world of the y Tylwyth Teg where they battle with a series of challenges in order to rescue their friends before they can be fed to the dreaded Afanc. Are the boys up to this test? Will they succeed in their quest to save their friends?

The Mystery of Doomsday Cottage

A month in the country with an uncle he had never met before. It should be an adventure. At least that is what Hugo told himself. All he knew about Doomsday Cottage was that it was in the middle of nowhere and probably had no wifi. But despite these drawbacks, Hugo was determined to make the best of things. There would be stuff to explore ... wouldn’t there? Little did he realise the secret that was awaiting him and what terrible events he would uncover.

The Castle of Rhiannon 

or Clementine and Mo to the Rescue

It’s an ordinary Saturday and the family are going on a fun outing: visiting a Welsh castle they’ve not yet seen. What they don’t realise is that the date is the 28th October – the day of the Hunter’s Moon. According to the local people, this is definitely not a good day on which to visit the castle of Rhiannon. Clementine and Mo discover why when their parents suddenly vanish. Horrified, the children learn that they have been kidnapped and will become slaves for eternity if they are not rescued before midnight. Taking their courage in their two hands, the children set off on a quest to save their much-loved Mummy and Daddy. But will they succeed or will their parents be lost for ever?

Two Lily and Hugo Adventures

Grannynapped!- It is nearly Christmas and Lily and Hugo are bored. Then, without any warning, their Granny's cat, Trouble appears with a message from Granny. She has been kidnapped and needs Lily and Hugo to rescue her. But how can they do this?

The Cats of Skiathos - Lily and Hugo enjoy spending the summer school holidays with their Granny on the beautiful Greek island of Skiathos in the Aegean where she lives. However, this summer something sinister is occurring - cats are disappearing. What is happening to them and, more to the point, how can Lily and Hugo rescue them?