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Books to read if you love Doctor Who

An illustration in a graphic, comic book-style from the book The Day She Saved the Doctor featuring four of Doctor Who's companions; Rose, Clara, Sarah-Jane and Bill

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Doctor Who: Tales of the TARDIS

A collection of stories adapted for young readers taking them to the heart of the Whoniverse! Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi show in the world, and a flagship BBC property. First appearing on air in 1963, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space, fighting alien monsters and saving the universe.

Featuring eight stories, with introductions from the actors and writers from the Whoniverse, including . . . 
 
Peter Davison 
Mandip Gill 
Carole Ann Ford 
Sophie Aldred 
Katy Manning 
Inua Elams 
 
This is the ultimate collection of memories from across time and space. 
 
Somewhere out there, in the gaps between time and space, is a TARDIS like no other. 
 
In its console room, controls cover the walls and ceilings. And over the years Doctors and old friends have reunited here, to remember their travels, from the dawn of human history to distant alien worlds. They are like ripples on an eternal pond that are forever moving and forever repeating. 
 
Now you can discover eight incredible tales from the Memory TARDIS, scattered across the seasons of earth. Susan and the Doctor reminisce on a bonfire night to remember, Yasmin Khan and her old friend talk about terror at the summer solstice, and the Doctor and Clara remember Christmas and killer toys.

Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi show in the world, and a flagship BBC property. First appearing on air in 1963, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space, fighting alien monsters and saving the universe.

Somewhere out there, in the gaps between time and space, is a TARDIS like no other. 
 
In its console room, controls cover the walls and ceilings. And over the years Doctors and old friends have reunited here, to remember their travels, from the dawn of human history to distant alien worlds. They are like ripples on an eternal pond that are forever moving and forever repeating. 
 
Now you can discover eight incredible tales from the Memory TARDIS, scattered across the seasons of earth. Susan and the Doctor reminisce on a bonfire night to remember, Yasmin Khan and her old friend talk about terror at the summer solstice, and the Doctor and Clara remember Christmas and killer toys. 
 
Featuring eight stories, with introductions from the actors and writers from the Whoniverse, this is the ultimate collection of memories from across time and space.

Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales

*Now with a brand-new story for the paperback edition - featuring the Fugitive Doctor!* 
 
We are all stories, in the end . . . 
 
A stunning illustrated collection of fifteen dark and ancient fairy tales from the world of Doctor Who. 
 
These captivating stories include mysterious myths and legends about heroes and monsters of all kinds, from every corner of the universe. 
 
Originally told to young Time Lords at bedtime, these twisted tales are an enchanting read forDoctor Who fans of all ages. 
 
Written by Justin Richards and illustrated by David Wardle. With the new story by Janelle McCurdy.

Justin Richards (Author) 
Justin Richards is a British writer. He has written many spin off novels based on the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, and he is Creative Director for the BBC Books range. He has written for television, contributing to Five's soap opera Family Affairs. He is also the author of a series of crime novels for children about the Invisible Detective, and novels for older children. His Doctor Who novel The Burning was placed sixth in the Top 10 of SFX magazine's "Best SF/Fantasy novelization or TV tie-in novel" category of 2000. 
 
Doctor Who (Author) 
Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi show in the world, and a flagship BBC property. First appearing on air in 1963, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space, fighting alien monsters and saving the universe.

*Now with a brand-new story for the paperback edition - featuring the Fugitive Doctor!* 
 
 
An illustrated collection of dark and ancient fairy tales from the world of Doctor Who. 
 
These captivating stories include mysterious myths and legends about heroes and monsters of all kinds, from every corner of the universe. 
 
Originally told to young Time Lords at bedtime, these twisted tales are an enchanting read for Doctor Who fans of all ages.

Doctor Who Annual 2027

Bringing together the very best of Doctor Who from the last 20 years. This unique official Annual is a true collector’s item. The must-have companion book to the adventures of the Doctor. Featuring iconic dastardly villains, heroes and companions helping to save the day, this book is packed with puzzles, quizzes and games that showcase fan favourite storylines.

Doctor Who: The Adventures Before

Discover what happened before . . . 
 
What did Osgood do the morning of the Day of the Doctor? 
 
What happened to Tegan before Arc of Infinity, and why does it involve strange sentient lights in the Australia outback? 
 
What was the Tenth Doctor doing in a hall of mirrors, right before Planet of the Dead? 
 
Answers to all these questions lie in an incredible collection of new Doctor Who short stories that give a glimpse into the moments just before we saw the Doctor step on screen. 
 
From Skaro to Apalapucia, from a shop front drained of colour to Rassilon&rsquo;s tomb, join a host of incredible adventures across the universe with Doctors, companions, friends and foes.

Doctor Who: The Adventures After

Discover what happened after . . . 
 
A remarkable collection of new Doctor Who short stories that give a glimpse into the moments just after the Doctor saves the world, and the credits roll. 
 
The Doctor has had many adventures, visited many planets and made a whole host of friends (and some enemies). 
 
But if you thought it was all over after the TARDIS doors closed, and the time ship dematerialised, onto the next adventure, you’d be very much mistaken. 
 
From Earth’s past, present and future, to the furthest reaches of the universe, here are eight tales that give us a glimpse into the worlds the Doctor left behind. Sometimes triumph, sometimes tragedy (and always chaos) these are stories you’ll never forget.

Doctor Who: 100 Scariest Monsters

Time to hide behind the sofa from the 100 scariest monsters ever in this fact-packed Doctor Who book. 
 
It's a big universe and there are some truly terrifying monsters out there! 
 
Discover and learn about the 100 scariest monsters the Doctor has ever encountered so far, from the devious Daleks and cunning Cybermen, to the terrifying Weeping Angels. 
 
With facts and stats on all the most fearsome scary monsters, this book will have you cowering under the covers!

It's a big universe and there are some truly terrifying monsters out there! Here are the 100 scariest monsters the Doctor has ever encountered so far, from the devious Daleks and cunning Cybermen, to the terrifying Weeping Angels. With facts and stats on all the most fearsome scary monsters, this book will have you cowering behind the sofa!

Doctor Who: The Official Quiz Book

*The OFFICIAL Doctor Who quiz book* 
 
Quiz your way through space and time and help the Doctor save the universe! 
 
With over 250 questions testing your Doctor Who knowledge, this is the official way to prove you have what it takes to be an expert on the Whoniverse. 
 
The databanks of the TARDIS have been sabotaged, and Time is being rewritten with all the wrong facts! The Doctor has picked YOU – an expert in his life and times – to help him. 
 
If you can help the Doctor answer a host of timey-wimey questions, the databanks will be renewed and filled back up with the Doctor’s true history. 
 
Through ten locations, from Earth to Skaro, you must work with the Doctor and his friends to answer questions and battle foes. 
 
Get quizzing. It's only the universe at stake.

Quiz your way through space and time and help the Doctor save the universe! 
 
With over 250 questions testing your Doctor Who knowledge, this is the official way to prove you have what it takes to be an expert on the Whoniverse. 
 
The databanks of the TARDIS have been sabotaged, and Time is being rewritten with all the wrong facts! The Doctor has picked YOU – an expert in his life and times – to help him. 
 
If you can help the Doctor answer a host of timey-wimey questions, the databanks will be renewed and filled back up with the Doctor’s true history. 
 
Through ten locations, from Earth to Skaro, you must work with the Doctor and his friends to answer questions and battle foes. 
 
Get quizzing. It's only the universe at stake.

Doctor Who: One Night Only (A Fela Kuti Story)

'Ingenious, funny and gripping all at once. A perfect Who story.' Adrian Tchaikovsky, multiple award-winning author of Children of Time. 
 
Sarah Jane doesn't know who she is any more. 
 
She's applied for a job as a secretary at a run-of-the-mill office, with just one other co-worker. 
 
He’s nice enough. A little strange, a little charming, clearly an innovator. For a snappy dresser, though (Sarah loves the scarf) he’s strangely quiet. 
 
That’s because, of course, he’s the Doctor. Working with UNIT to try to restore Sarah’s memories, he’s found himself battling an alien group harvesting the minds of unsuspecting victims. 
 
But he’s already on the back foot, and as the alien hive mind draws in its followers, he’s very much in need of a friend. 
 
Enter legendary musician Fela Kuti. Another innovator – just as challenging, and just as charming. He might just be the one the save the human race. 
 
'Thompson strikes a power chord, blending wide-ranging and authentic resonances of the summer of '76 with an exploration of classic Who themes [ . . .] A story to hook established and recent fans alike.' Juliet E McKenna, author of The Green Man's Heir series 
 
'Exquisite characterisations of the Doctor and his companions, [a] gem of a story' Una McCormack, award-winning author of Doctor Who: Caged 
 
'A pitch perfect rendition of Tom Baker's Doctor and his friends. Splendid, poetic, nostalgic, radical stuff!' Paul Cornell, Author of Doctor Who: Human Nature

A pitch perfect rendition of Tom Baker's Doctor and his friends is at the heart of this wonderful cultural collision, which could have been made in 1976 but would never have been. Splendid, poetic, nostalgic, radical stuff!

Paul Cornell, Author of Doctor Who: Human Nature

Ingenious, funny and gripping all at once. A perfect Who story.

Adrian Tchaikovsky, multiple award-winning author of Children of Time

Doctor Who (Author) 
Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi show in the world, and a flagship BBC property. First appearing on air in 1963, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space, fighting alien monsters and saving the universe. 
 
Tade Thompson (Author) 
Tade Thompson is best known for Rosewater, The Murders of Molly Southbourne, and Far from the Light of Heaven. He writes books, short stories, and screenplays. He is a winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Nommo Award, among others, and finalist for the Hugo, Shirley Jackson, Philip K. Dick, Theodore Sturgeon Award, among others. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and vice president of the British Science Fiction Association. He lives and works in the UK. His background is in medicine, psychiatry, and anthropology. He is an occasional visual artist.

Sarah Jane doesn't know who she is any more. 
 
She's applied for a job as a secretary at a run-of-the-mill office, with just one other co-worker. 
 
He’s nice enough. A little strange, a little charming, clearly an innovator. For a snappy dresser, though (Sarah loves the scarf) he’s strangely quiet. 
 
That’s because, of course, he’s the Doctor. Working with UNIT to try to restore Sarah’s memories, he’s found himself battling an alien group harvesting the minds of unsuspecting victims. 
 
But he’s already on the back foot, and as the alien hive mind draws in its followers, he’s very much in need of a friend. 
 
Enter legendary musician Fela Kuti. Another innovator – just as challenging, and just as charming. He might just be the one the save the human race.

A search-and-find book

Doctor Who: Where's the Doctor?

Where is the Doctor? 
 
The time travelling Time Lord could be anywhere in time and space in these 14 incredibly detailed intergalactic images. 
 
Search through the Weeping Angels, dig through the Daleks and trawl through the Toymaker’s toys to find the Doctor and the TARDIS! 
 
This search-and-find book features all incarnations of the Doctor from the longest running sci-fi show in the world.

Where is the Doctor? The time travelling Time Lord could be anywhere in time and space in these incredibly detailed intergalactic images. Search through the Weeping Angels, dig through the Daleks and trawl through the Toymaker’s toys to find the Doctor and the TARDIS!

Doctor Who: Shirley Jackson and the Chaos Box

*The Fifteenth Doctor meets a literary legend in the third of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.* 
 
The best stories should never be unwritten… 
 
When a strange signal echoes through time to the heart of the TARDIS, the Doctor follows it to the home of Shirley Jackson. 
 
But the strangeness deepens when they find a sinister figure sowing chaos and discord with the use of a glowing box – encouraging a crowd to murderous deeds. 
 
Catapulted back to Shirley Jackson’s own era by the TARDIS, the Doctor (with the help of the time-struck author) must discover the origins of the box, and the terrible power that it wields . . .

Doctor Who (Author) Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi show in the world, and a flagship BBC property. First appearing on air in 1963, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space, fighting alien monsters and saving the universe. Kalynn Bayron (Author) Kalynn Bayron is the New York Times and Indie bestselling author of the YA fantasy novels Cinderella is Dead and This Poison Heart. Her latest works include the YA fantasy This Wicked Fate and the middle grade paranormal adventure The Vanquishers. She is a CILIP Carnegie Medal Nominee, a two-time CYBILS Award nominee, and the recipient of the 2022 Randall Keenan Award for Black LGBTQ fiction. She is a classically trained vocalist and musical theatre enthusiast. When she's not writing you can find her watching scary movies and spending time with her family.

The best stories should never be unwritten… 
 
When a strange signal echoes through time to the heart of the TARDIS, the Doctor follows it to the home of Shirley Jackson. 
 
But the strangeness deepens when they find a sinister figure sowing chaos and discord with the use of a glowing box – encouraging a crowd to murderous deeds. 
 
Catapulted back to Shirley Jackson’s own era by the TARDIS, the Doctor (with the help of the time-struck author) must discover the origins of the box, and the terrible power that it wields . . .

Doctor Who: Charles Darwin and the Silurian Survival

*The Tenth Doctor meets the constantly curious Charles Darwin in the second of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.* 
 
Some discoveries should never be made&hellip; 
 
When Charles Darwin takes a break from a long sea voyage to look for shells on the Galapagos Islands, he finds two things that really shouldn&rsquo;t be there. The first is a sunbathing Doctor. The second is a fresh Silurian skull . . . 
 
When more Silurians are discovered by Darwin&rsquo;s crew &ndash; alive, this time &ndash; there is pandemonium. And when the island&rsquo;s volcano starts erupting, years ahead of schedule, it looks like all-out war. 
 
The Doctor has his hands full. Can he keep Charles &ndash; and his evolutionary theory &ndash; alive? 
 
The history of science is at stake.

Some discoveries should never be made&hellip; 
 
When Charles Darwin takes a break from a long sea voyage to look for shells on the Galapagos Islands, he finds two things that really shouldn&rsquo;t be there. The first is a sunbathing Doctor. The second is a fresh Silurian skull . . . 
 
When more Silurians are discovered by Darwin&rsquo;s crew &ndash; alive, this time &ndash; there is pandemonium. And when the island&rsquo;s volcano starts erupting, years ahead of schedule, it looks like all-out war. 
 
The Doctor has his hands full. Can he keep Charles &ndash; and his evolutionary theory &ndash; alive? 
 
The history of science is at stake.

Doctor Who: Frida Kahlo and the Skull Children

*The Thirteenth Doctor meets the illustrious artist Frida Kahlo in the first of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.* 
 
 
Some art can be deadly . . . 
 
Young Frida Kahlo is angry. Injured in a terrible accident, she lives with constant pain and worries that her dreams are unreachable. 
 
But when the TARDIS lands in Mexico City – drawn by a strange disturbance in its energy fields – Frida’s life is turned upside down. Aliens have arrived, taking over the bodies of children and killing anyone who gets in their way. 
 
With the fate of the Earth at stake, the Doctor and Frida must find a way to understand their alien invaders, and each other.

Some art can be deadly . . . 
 
Young Frida Kahlo is angry. Injured in a terrible accident, she lives with constant pain and worries that her dreams are unreachable. 
 
But when the TARDIS lands in Mexico City – drawn by a strange disturbance in its energy fields – Frida’s life is turned upside down. Aliens have arrived, taking over the bodies of children and killing anyone who gets in their way. 
 
With the fate of the Earth at stake, the Doctor and Frida must find a way to understand their alien invaders, and each other.

Doctor Who: Whodle

Join your favourite Time Lord (every one of them!) as a whole host of puzzling mysteries await . . . 
<ul><li>Which of three possible substances would make the best weapon against a Dalek?</li><li>How can you tell which mannequin is an Auton?</li><li>Where in the universe is the Master hiding?</li></ul>Travel through space and time, and across worlds, ships and space stations, as you crack clues, make deductions and solve cases. 
 
Using your puzzling powers of logic (plus maybe a sonic screwdriver and some physic paper), it’s down to YOU to help the Doctor and their companions fight monsters and save the day.

Doctor Who: Fifteen Doctors 15 Stories

Introducing the latest edition of this much-loved anthology, with brand-new Fifteenth and Fourteenth Doctor stories. 
 
Fifteen wonderful tales of adventure, science, magic, monsters and time travel &ndash; featuring all fifteen Doctors &ndash; are waiting for you in this very special Doctor Who volume. 
 
Includes a bonus story starring the Fourteenth Doctor (and a very familiar foe), and a brand-new, very exciting and very exclusive, new tale that will feature the Fifteenth Doctor - written by bestselling author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé 
 
Other authors featured include: Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Patrick Ness, Richelle Mead, Malorie Blackman, Alex Scarrow, Charlie Higson, Derek Landy, Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, Naomi Alderman and Steve Cole.

Fifteen wonderful tales of adventure, science, magic, monsters and time travel &ndash; featuring all fifteen Doctors &ndash; are waiting for you in this very special Doctor Who volume. 
 
Includes a bonus story starring the Fourteenth Doctor (and a very familiar foe), and a brand-new, very exciting and very exclusive, new tale that will feature the Fifteenth Doctor - written by bestselling author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé 
 
Other authors featured include: Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Patrick Ness, Richelle Mead, Malorie Blackman, Alex Scarrow, Charlie Higson, Derek Landy, Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, Naomi Alderman and Steve Cole.

Doctor Who: The Official Guide

“Now, if you don’t mind, there is a great big universe out there calling, and I’ve gotta get going!” 
 
With exclusive content from Ncuti Gatwa’s first outing as the Fifteenth Doctor, discover more about the Time Lord who has been keeping the Earth safe for over 60 years. 
 
This brand-new edition is the ultimate guide to all of the Doctor’s fifteen incarnations – from William Hartnell to Tom Baker and including both of David Tennant’s eras – you will learn fascinating facts from all of space and time. 
 
Discover more about the Doctor’s many helpful companions, fearsome foes and, of course, the TARDIS who has been through it all. 
 
Learn the difference between regeneration and bi-generation, why you should never anger a Meep, and always, always get Cherry Sunday a cup of tea! 
 
So, allons-y!

a 1980s story

Doctor Who: The Self-Made Man

*Part of the six books for six decades collection* 
 
Midnight, 1984. 
 
In a sprawling, run-down housing estate in south London, a man returning from a night out in the West End finds himself pursued by a strange hooded figure. 
 
So naturally when the Doctor and Romana arrive in the TARDIS the next day, they find themselves in the middle of a crime scene. 
 
But when child genius Matthew Pickles - inventor of a hugely popular handheld videogame - arrives to help them crack the case, they discover there is more to this than meets the eye. 
 
Someone has been messing with technology that's not of this earth, blurring the lines between human . . . and cyber. And it looks like they're out for revenge. 
 
In a world on the brink of gadgets and gismos and dangerous tech, the pair must uncover the killer, before they strike again.

Midnight, 1984. 
 
In a sprawling, run-down housing estate in south London, a man returning from a night out in the West End finds himself pursued by a strange hooded figure. 
 
So naturally when the Doctor and Romana arrive in the TARDIS the next day, they find themselves in the middle of a crime scene. 
 
But when child genius Matthew Pickles - inventor of a hugely popular handheld videogame - arrives to help them crack the case, they discover there is more to this than meets the eye. 
 
Someone has been messing with technology that's not of this earth, blurring the lines between human . . . and cyber. And it looks like they're out for revenge. 
 
In a world on the brink of gadgets and gismos and dangerous tech, the pair must uncover the killer, before they strike again.

a 2010s story

Doctor Who: The Angel of Redemption

*Part of the six books for six decades collection* 
 
A poem of tragedy and beauty . . . 
 
The Weeping Angels are an ancient race of terrible power. 
 
With the ability to propel their victims backwards in time, their true form is a mystery - they turn to stone on sight. So they wander the universe, cursed never to see one another. 
 
But they see everything else: the whole course of time and space - even the journey of their deadliest enemy, the Doctor. 
 
In this extraordinary, epic poem, the Weeping Angels sing the story of the years they've battled the Doctor, and everything in between, as - like a Greek Chorus - they tell the world their tragic tale.

Doctor Who (Author) 
Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi show in the world, and a flagship BBC property. First appearing on air in 1963, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space, fighting alien monsters and saving the universe. 
 
Nikita Gill (Author) 
Nikita Gill is a British-Indian writer and artist living in the south of England. With a huge online following, her words have captivated hearts and minds all over the world. Nikita is an ambassador for National Poetry Day and is a regular speaker at literary events. 
 
Instagram: @nikita_gill 
Tumblr: meanwhilepoetry.tumblr.com 
Facebook: @nikitagillwrites 
Twitter: @nktgill

A poem of tragedy and beauty . . . 
 
The Weeping Angels are an ancient race of terrible power. 
 
With the ability to propel their victims backwards in time, their true form is a mystery - they turn to stone on sight. So they wander the universe, cursed never to see one another. 
 
But they see everything else: the whole course of time and space - even the journey of their deadliest enemy, the Doctor. 
 
In this extraordinary, epic poem, the Weeping Angels sing the story of the years they've battled the Doctor, and everything in between, as - like a Greek Chorus - they tell the world with their tragic tale.

a 1990s story

Doctor Who: Wannabes

*Part of the six books for six decades collection* 
 
It's Dublin in 1994, and the Doctor and Donna have arrived at the tiny nightclub known as Tripod. 
 
Tripod is famous for precisely one thing - the night where four young women came together to make the biggest girl band of the 90s: the Blood Honeys. 
 
Donna has convinced the Doctor to visit their first ever concert - and he has begrudgingly agreed. 
 
Naturally the band is kidnapped by a deadly pack of siren-like creatures who feed off human adulation, with an eye on taking over the world. 
 
With Dublin and the world to save, Donna may get her chance to perform on the world's biggest stage . . .

Doctor Who (Author) 
Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi show in the world, and a flagship BBC property. First appearing on air in 1963, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space, fighting alien monsters and saving the universe. 
 
Dave Rudden (Author) 
Dave Rudden is a former actor, teacher and time-displaced Viking currently living in Dublin. He is the author of the award-winning Knights of the Borrowed Dark trilogy, and enjoys cats, adventure and being cruel to fictional children.

It's Dublin in 1994, and the Doctor and Donna have arraived at the tiny nightclub known as Headlong. 
 
Headlong is famous for precisely one thing - holding the karaoke night where four young women came together to make the biggest girl band of the 90s: the Honeybloods. 
 
Donna has convinced the Doctor to visit their first ever concert (she reckons she could have been one of them if the timelines were different) - and he has begrudgingly agreed. 
 
Naturally the band is kidnapped by a deadly pack of siren-like creatures who adapt to and feed off human adulation, usually harvested by taking the form of cultural icons. 
 
With Dublin and the world to save, Donna may get her chance to perform on the world's biggest stage . . .

a 2000s story

Doctor Who: The Monster in the Cupboard

*Part of the six books for six decades collection* 
 
When the Doctor and Rose stumble across thirteen-year-old Lily, they both agree she needs their help. 
 
Lily thinks there are monsters in the closet, hiding under the bed. And that they've taken her mother and brother - who went missing months ago. 
 
When asked about the monster, Lily can only say it's made of immense light and power. Rose and the Doctor must find out who and what the creature is, and where it's taken Lily's family. 
 
It is a search that will take them from the Cardiff Rift right back to the childhood of Lily's grandmother, and another disappearance all those years ago . . .

Kalynn Bayron (Author) 
Kalynn Bayron is the New York Times and Indie bestselling author of the YA fantasy novels Cinderella is Dead and This Poison Heart. Her latest works include the YA fantasy This Wicked Fate and the middle grade paranormal adventure The Vanquishers. She is a CILIP Carnegie Medal Nominee, a two-time CYBILS Award nominee, and the recipient of the 2022 Randall Keenan Award for Black LGBTQ fiction. She is a classically trained vocalist and musical theatre enthusiast. When she's not writing you can find her watching scary movies and spending time with her family. 
 
Doctor Who (Author) 
Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi show in the world, and a flagship BBC property. First appearing on air in 1963, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space, fighting alien monsters and saving the universe.

When the Doctor and Rose stumble across thirteen-year-old Lily, they both agree she needs their help. 
 
Lily thinks there are monsters in the closet, hiding under the bed. And that they've taken her mother and brother - who went missing months ago. 
 
When asked about the monster, Lily can only say it's made of immense light and power. Rose and the Doctor must find out who and what the creature is, and where it's taken Lily's family. 
 
It is a search that will take them from the Cardiff Rift right back to the childhood of Lily's grandmother, and another disappearance all those years ago . . .

a 1970s story

Doctor Who: The Cradle

*Part of the six books for six decades collection* 
 
It is London, 1978, and tensions are high. Seema and her family are struggling, but she has learnt to keep her head down, not create trouble. 
 
That is until she and her two friends, Terrence and Inderjit, decide to join an anti-National Front protest in the East End. 
 
And when trouble does inevitably find them, the friends are saved by the appearance of a mysterious, seemingly broken-down bus. 
 
But inside this bus it is like nothing any of them have ever seen. It is a journey through the most wonderful landscapes, where visions of hopes and dreams envelop the lost group. 
 
Who - or what - is this strange place? The tall, grumpy man with white hair might know the answers, but then he seems just as scared as they are . . .

Tasha Suri (Author) 
Tasha Suri is an award-winning author, a writing tutor, an occasional librarian and a cat owner. She has won the Best Newcomer (Sydney J. Bounds) Award from the British Fantasy Society, the Starburst Brave New Words Award, and has been nominated for the Astounding Award and Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Her debut novel Empire of Sand was named one of the 100 best fantasy books of all time by TIME magazine. When she isn't writing, Tasha likes to cry over TV shows, buy too many notebooks, and indulge her geeky passion for reading about South Asian history. She lives with her family in a mildly haunted house in London. 
 
Doctor Who (Author) 
Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi show in the world, and a flagship BBC property. First appearing on air in 1963, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord who travels through time and space, fighting alien monsters and saving the universe.

It is London, 1978, and tensions are high. Seema and her family are struggling, but she has learnt to keep her head down, not create trouble. 
 
That is until she and her two friends, Terrence and Inderjit, decide to join an anti-National Front protest in the East End. 
 
And when trouble does inevitably find them, the friends are saved by the appearance of a mysterious, seemingly broken-down bus. 
 
But inside this bus it is like nothing any of them have ever seen. It is a journey through the most wonderful landscapes, where visions of hopes and dreams envelop the lost group. 
 
Who - or what - is this strange place? The tall, grumpy man with white hair might know the answers, but then he also seems just as scared as they are . . .

Doctor Who

Have you ever wondered what the Doctor is actually talking about? Are you burning to find out what a Vindicator is? Or what bi-generation is? In this book, the Doctor takes you through all those tricky Time Lord words and phrases to teach you everything you need to know for travelling through time and space in the TARDIS.

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