Nen and the Lonely Fisherman

Ian is 35 years old and is the director of The Reading Realm. He is also a content creator and resource writer for various educational organisations, including The Literacy Shed and Authorfy. Ian has taught in primary schools for 13 years and during this time has been a member of the senior management team, a phase leader, and literacy co-ordinator. Ian has also run staff training and writing workshops for children. He still teaches part time at a local school and especially enjoys sharing picture books, poetry and creative writing activities with the children he teaches.

'A lovely, gentle story of friendship and love between a merman, Nen, and Ernest, the fisherman of the title, with a conservationist theme rippling throughout. Mayhew's light-dappled, tender illustrations are the perfect foil for Eagleton's quiet, well chosen words.' - The Guardian; 'Tender, hopeful and brave.' - Abi Elphinstone; Beautiful and heart-warming.' - Sophie Anderson; 'A gorgeous book - children and adults alike are going to absolutely love it.' - Benjamin Dean; 'Full of heart and gorgeous artwork.' - Lew Newbery; 'An inclusive, hopeful fairytale with beautifully dreamy art.' - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller; 'A gorgeous tale of connection, acceptance and love.' - Through The Wardrobe Books; 'Magificent.' - Tell Tale Books; 'Destined to be a classic. 'Sofishticated' uplifting and full of strength against adversity.' - Tom Griffiths of checkmeoutbooks blog; 'A beautiful tale of longing, love and the importance of protecting the oceans ... a standout picture book.' - Matthew Todd, Former Editor, Attitude Magazine; 'The raw emotion pours our of everypage.' - Edspire;