Carran Waterfield
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom
Genres: Other, Other Poetry, Children's general, Young Adult (YA), Children's Nonfiction, Manuals and Workbooks, Children's fiction
Carran Waterfield is a writer, theatre-maker and creative practitioner whose work explores myth, place, movement and storytelling. Her writing moves between poetry, performance and narrative, often drawing on landscape, memory and lived experience. She is particularly interested in how walking, observation and imaginative play can generate new forms of creative writing. Her work has appeared in edited collections, including a poetry chapter published by Triarchy Press. Alongside her writing, she has an extensive background in theatre and education, and continues to develop creative projects that combine storytelling and performance. More about her work, workshops and performances can be found on her website.
Carran Waterfield's books
Genres: Dystopian, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15, 16-18, 18+
In the city of Brinepoint, sisters Redhair and Daffodil Friend search for the one thing their powerful mother will not give them: the truth of their ancestry. Their quest leads them to a hidden vault, a worn cushion, and an ancient book filled not with records but with prophecies, rituals, and stories of a forgotten time. Through its pages, they are drawn into Core Rock, a village carved from pink granite where quarrymen endure “the angry time,” a bitter strike against the formidable Grand Old Lord Sea Stone. Two young girls, Sarah and Ella One Ear, are guided by their mystical great-grandmother and her prophetic book. When a traditional ceremony turns to tragedy at sea, the community is shattered, and the Lord offers a terrible bargain: their sons for his florins. For Redhair and Daffodil Friend, the words on the page hold the key to their own identities. Some secrets...
Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Manuals and Workbooks
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11
Children’s fantasy colouring book inspired by the magical world of Brinepoint. Bring the enchanting city of Brinepoint to life with The Brinepoint Colouring Book, a beautifully illustrated companion to Redhair and Daffodil Friend. Filled with detailed scenes, characters, and magical inventions from the story, this book invites children to explore a world of imagination, creativity, and wonder. From the water-bringing magic key to the carefully stitched birthday blazers, each page offers a new way to engage with the story through colour and play. Young readers can revisit favourite moments or imagine new ones as they bring the city to life in their own unique way. Designed for children aged 6–11, this colouring book supports creativity, storytelling, and fine motor skills while encouraging a deeper connection to the themes of kindness, responsibility, and community. Perfect for quiet time, classroom activities, or as a thoughtful gift, this high-quality companion book pairs beautifully...
Genres: Children's fiction, Fantasy
Formats: Hardback
Age Groups: 8-11
A tale about friendship, loyalty and minding your own business In Brinepoint, a seaside city where invention and kindness keep everyone warm and well-fed, two sisters grow up under the watchful eye of their mother, the ingenious Sea Potato Mam. Redhair, bold and stubborn, is entrusted with a magic key that brings fresh water to the city. Daffodil Friend, practical and gentle, cares for the magic needle that sews birthday blazers for every child. When their mother departs on a journey, the girls must uphold Brinepoint’s cherished traditions—never using stemless flowers, never pouring seawater, never breaking the rules that keep their world safe. But when a bitter outsider sabotages the summer festival, Redhair and Daffodil Friend are forced to make impossible choices. A single mistake shatters the city’s harmony, plunging Brinepoint into years of hardship and testing the sisters’ bond. As the city’s magic fades and hope grows thin, Redhair...