My name is Stephen Davies and I write adventure stories for young people of all ages. I’ve been writing all my adult life: picture books, chapter books and YA novels.
My particular area of interest and expertise is Ancient Egypt. The Ancient Egypt Sleepover is a popular choice with KS2 teachers and is my best selling book.
COMING SOON: How to Steal the Rosetta Stone (publishing 9 October 2025)
The Rosetta Stone is the British Museum’s most precious treasure, protected by vibration sensors, surveillance cameras, infrared detectors, and watchful security guards. But to fifteen-year-old Hassan Farouk, it’s the Rashid Stone — stolen from Egypt by the British Army two centuries ago. Would it really be wrong to steal it back?
Join Hassan and his international school crew in this fast-paced teen heist caper.
I love visiting primary and secondary schools to encourage young people in their own writing. Please see the School Visits page for details of the various sessions I offer, including my ‘Night at the Museum’ writing workshops.
Recent Blog Posts
The Best Ancient Egypt Books for Key Stage 2 History
Myths, Mummies and Magic: Where do the stories come from?
8 children’s books about the Titanic
My favourite books about writing
Bird poems: The Nightjar’s Complaint and The Traveller