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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 6d

Hope you enjoy(ed) these Jacqui 👏📘

David Barker Signs New Two-Book Deal with Tiny Tree Books -

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 13d

One week to go! Out this time next week
Expect the usual mix of school troubles, villainous officials, a peek beyond the wall surrounding New London and much more 😁

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Aug 14

Will Pax be able to save New London? ⚡ Pre-order Pax and the Secret Swarm today!

The finale of @dbarker22000.bsky.social's London Falling trilogy is Pax's biggest and boldest adventure yet — a middle-grade sci-fi fantasy epic.

📆 Coming Oct. 9th! Pre-order: bit.ly/4lFszAc
#kidlit

Cover of Pax and the Secret Swarm on a yellow background.

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 13d

Not that active on Bluesky at the moment (as you can tell!)
But just wanted to share this lovely news with you all
Very excited for these new stories to make it out into the world

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 26d

✍️ Exciting news! @dbarker22000.bsky.social has signed a new two-book deal with Tiny Tree Books! 🌱

🗣️ “These are very different stories from my previous trilogy... Can’t wait to share them!”

Read more 👇
tinytreebooks.com/2025/09/19/d...
#kidlit

Author David Barker has signed a new two-book deal with Tiny Tree Books to publish new middle-grade novels in 2026 and 2027.

tinytreebooks.com

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Sep 2

Good luck to all the teachers, assistants, librarians and pupils heading back to school this week. If you would like a remote visit from me, have a look at the post below. Best suited for years 5-6 and 7-8, I aim to inspire a love of reading and writing stories set in the future

Virtual Authors UK @virtualauthorsuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Who used to keep fancy rats, invents his own board games, dreams of flying over traffic jams AND is available for #virtualauthorvisits? It's #dystopian fiction writer David Barker!

virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/09/02/1...

#authorinterview #kidlit @tinytreebooks.bsky.social @dbarker22000.bsky.social

10 Little Questions with David Barker

When did you start writing and why? I used to write a lot as a child, but really got stuck into trying to write a book about ten years ago. Now I have six books and four pantomimes published! What …

virtualauthors.co.uk

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Aug 18

This 👇
Just starting to line up some exciting posts in the run-up to publication, as well as organising a book launch party and lots of school visits
Can't wait to share book three with you all! 😁

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Aug 14

Will Pax be able to save New London? ⚡ Pre-order Pax and the Secret Swarm today!

The finale of @dbarker22000.bsky.social's London Falling trilogy is Pax's biggest and boldest adventure yet — a middle-grade sci-fi fantasy epic.

📆 Coming Oct. 9th! Pre-order: bit.ly/4lFszAc
#kidlit

a cartoon drawing of a piece of paper that says " top secret "

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Aug 6

TEASER ALERT
After an exciting conversation with my publisher yesterday, I might* have some news to share soon
Watch this space 😄

* I do

ALT: a cartoon drawing of a piece of paper that says " top secret "

Reposted by David Barker

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Jul 20

⭐ '1984 meets Harry Potter'! ⭐

Check out the 'London Falling' series by @dbarker22000.bsky.social!

Book 1: Pax and the Missing Head 👉https://amzn.to/46xAwB3

Book 2: Pax and the Forgotten Pincher 👉https://amzn.to/46RrnU4

Book 3: Pax and the Secret Swarm 👉 bit.ly/4lFszAc

Cover of Pax and the Missing Head on a yellow background

Cover of Pax and the Forgotten Pincher on a green background.

Cover of Pax and the Secret Swarm on a purple background.

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Jul 7

Can't wait! And look at that lovely cover 😍

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Jul 4

Pax always dreamed of a united kingdom.
But to get it, he may have to risk everything.

⚡ COVER REVEAL ⚡

Pax and the Secret Swarm — the final chapter in the London Falling series by @dbarker22000.bsky.social
📅 Coming October 9th 2025
👉 Pre-order: amzn.to/3Gtaczi
#kidlit

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Jun 23

Book 3 comes out in October

Pax & The Secret Swarm - the biggest adventure of them all!

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Jun 22

⚠️ Technology. Mystery. Adventure.

Welcome to New London.

Start your journey with Pax in Books 1 and 2 of the London Falling trilogy by @dbarker22000.bsky.social today.

📙 Book 1 - amzn.to/4ekpLoH
📗 Book 2 - amzn.to/46RrnU4
#kidlit

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Jun 23

I've just finished the excellent Undercover Angel Crash Landing

Great fun!

I whizzed through it and am now looking forward to the next instalment

Lisa J Allen @lisajallen.bsky.social · Jun 20

Look at my book amid all these other lovely #MG #kidlituk books from @tinytreebooks.bsky.social‬! I'm thrilled to be published alongside these fab authors and more!
@dbarker22000.bsky.social @dtreacher.bsky.social @nadineholland.bsky.social @strangelymagic.bsky.social @donnswaby.bsky.social

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Jun 17

Congrats Alex. Really enjoyed book one, so looking forward to this 😀👏📘

Alex Atkinson @alatkinson.bsky.social · Jun 17

Roll up, roll up, the Spooksmiths are back! Prepare to be terrified out of your wits at the Circus of Shadows. Enter if you dare…
Spooksmiths Investigates: Circus of Shadows launches on 11 September 2025 with Usborne @linalanglee.bsky.social
Pre-order links in my bio.

a man in a suit and tie is making a surprised face and saying oh wow .

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Jun 16

My copy is ordered. Can't wait to read

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Jun 16

Last chance for signed copies! ✍️

We've teamed up with the lovely folks at @WriteBlendbooks to offer signed copies of Undercover Angel: Crash Landing by @lisajallen.bsky.social!

Limited copies available with a FREE bookmark too: www.writeblend.co.uk/events
#kidlit

Photo of a box of copies of Undercover Angel: Crash Landing

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Jun 16

In a major scientific breakthrough, I defied the laws of physics this weekend.
I dropped a slice of pizza and it landed the right way up!
Einstein, eat your heart out
How was your weekend?

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a surprised face and saying oh wow .

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Jun 16

And book 3 is coming later this year
Pax & The Secret Swarm publishes in October
Can't wait to share the end of this trilogy with readers
😁📘

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Jun 8

Looking for gripping, intelligent reads for kids aged 9+?

📘 Pax and thedbarker22000Missing Head: amzn.to/4ekpLoH
📙 Pax and the Forgotten Pincher: amzn.to/46RrnU4

Get ready for mystery, tech, and adventure
📚 Order online or from all good bookshops!

#kidlit @dbarker22000.bsky.social

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · May 27

I am so excited for readers to get their hands on this final part of the trilogy. And to share the amazing cover soon. Eek! Just received the cover quote from an author I admire and respect and it left me a little 🥲

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · May 27

Introducing Pax and the Secret Swarm — the third and final part of @dbarker22000.bsky.social's middle-grade, dystopian, sci-fi series.

Coming this October. Click here for more details 👇
bit.ly/4mzigy #kidlit #mgreads

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · May 26

A very belated update of what I read in April
davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/reading/
An eclectic but brill mix!
The Legendary Scarlett & Browne Jonathan Stroud
The Safe Keep Yael van der Wouden
Ramsey's Raiders by Commando Comics
#amreading

a cartoon character from the emperor 's new groove is making an ok sign with his hands .

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · May 21

Very excited for my sessions with years 7 and 8 at Luckley House today. Thanks to Debbie & Kat for organising
Hopefully to inspire some readers with a discussion of my London Falling series @tinytreebooks.bsky.social and to share creative writing ideas
#edutwitter

ALT: a cartoon character from the emperor 's new groove is making an ok sign with his hands .

George and the Dragon by David and Fiona Barker

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · May 16

Our 3rd panto script is up on the Lazy Bee website now

George & The Dragon

An exciting tale of a brave knight, kind-hearted princess & a scheming witch trying to get her son on the throne. With not one, but TWO dragons 🐲⚔️🏰👸

www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/Scripts/Scri...

@fionawritesbooks.bsky.social

An original two-act pantomime, in which the hero has to slay a dragon to win the hand of the pricess. At least, that's the theory. George and the Dragon by David and Fiona Barker. Read the complete s...

www.lazybeescripts.co.uk

Dogsthorpe Infant School. #DreamBelieveShine

David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · May 9

I'm the latest interviewee in Eddie's Launchpad wonderful podcast, out today. Link on this website
www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk
Please take a listen if you'd like to hear about how I got started, what inspired me and all about my latest books

School | Dogsthorpe

www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · May 8

Curtain up in just under 11 hours. Eek!
The Quince Players proudly presents Emma by Jane Austen
Get your tickets here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/quinceplayers

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · May 5

Been very quiet on here lately due to life being taken over by rehearsals for a show
The Quince Players' production of Emma, by Jane Austen, starts on Thursday. It's going to be a cracker
Tickets still available on
www.ticketsource.co.uk/quinceplayers
#amdram

ALT: a close up of a woman wearing a straw hat

EPISODE TWELVE: MUTTON CHOPS

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Apr 25

My monthly newsletter has just landed on Substack, covering my latest writing, reading and dice rolling adventures. Have a read (for free!) here:
open.substack.com/pub/dabwrite...
#Newsletter #Substack

Treading the boards

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · Apr 25

India-Pakistan tensions rising as India threatens to withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty... If a world war for water sounds like an exciting setting for a thriller then look no further than Blue Gold davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/books/bluego...
#thrillers @bloodhoundbooks.bsky.social