David MacPhail author page

David MacPhail biography

David MacPhail is a Scottish author who writes for children and young readers. His work spans a range of genres, including adventure, historical fiction, and humour. MacPhail is known for creating engaging stories that often feature elements of Scottish history and folklore.

Among his published works is the Thorfinn the Nicest Viking series, which follows the adventures of a kind-hearted Viking boy. The series is illustrated by Richard Morgan and published by Floris Books. MacPhail has also written the Top-Secret Grandad and Me series, illustrated by Laura Aviñó and published by Floris Books, which centres on a young detective and his ghostly grandfather.

In addition to these series, MacPhail is the author of Velda the Awesomest Viking: and the Voyage of Deadly Doom, illustrated by Richard Morgan and published by Floris Books in 2021. He has also written Yeti on the Loose, illustrated by Laura Aviñó, published by Floris Books in 2022.

David MacPhail’s books are published by Floris Books, and his stories are often accompanied by illustrations from a range of artists. His work includes both chapter books and early readers, appealing to a variety of age groups within children’s literature.

In 2021, Velda the Awesomest Viking: and the Voyage of Deadly Doom was published by Floris Books.