​Secrets. Lies. Promises. Sometimes keeping things inside is dangerous.

Callie, Ted, Zara, and Nico are best friends. More than friends - they're like family to each other. But since being embarrassed at school in a practical joke gone wrong, Ted has stopped talking to the rest of the gang. And when Callie, Zara and Nico discover that someone has been living in their school, and sleeping in the building at night, they decide to investigate - without Ted.
A wise, heartwarming story of friendship and family, from the highly-acclaimed author of Ella on the Outside, Not My Fault, and How to be Me.

The Insiders was published on the 5th of May 2022.

How to be Me

Lucas is all alone.

Since his mum died, Lucas and his dad don't seem to understand each other at all.

And Lucas is dreading the summer drama club that his dad has signed him up for.

But the people Lucas meets at the club force him to open up and start talking.

Can his new-found friends teach Lucas how to be himself?

Not My Fault

Maya and Rose won't talk to each other. Even though they are sisters.
Not since the accident.

Maya is running wild, and Rose doesn't know what to do.

Now Maya and Rose have to go away together on a week-long school journey.

But will the trip - and a life-threatening adventure - fix their relationship... or break it for good?

Ella on the Outside

Ella is the new girl at school. She doesn’t know anyone and she doesn’t have any friends.

And she has a terrible secret.

Ella can’t believe her luck when Lydia, the most popular girl in school, decides to be her new best friend – but what does Lydia really want?

​And what does it all have to do with Molly, the quiet, shy girl who won’t talk to anyone?

Other Fiction

Take a look at Cath’s educational books and plays for primary children, published by Pearson’s Bug Club.

Let's Perform!

 A vibrant collection of drama scripts and poetry written for primary schools and drama festivals. An excellent new teaching resource by Cath Howe, for Key Stage 2 literacy and drama teachers.

Schools and Workshops

Cath is regularly invited by schools and drama clubs to run workshops for children. See some examples of her creative sessions here. If you are interested in booking Cath for a drama or literacy workshop, please get in touch.