Jack Splash by Tom Daley (author), Simon James Green (author), and Luna Valentine (illustrator)

A funny and fantastical adventure from Olympian Tom Daley all about perseverance, friendship and positivity. Written in collaboration with children’s author, Simon James Green. With gorgeous illustrations by Luna Valentine. Jack really wants to impress his diving coach dad … there’s just one problem. Jack is the worst diver in the worst diving team in Damp Bottom, England. But when a new kid starts at school with magic swimming skills and an eagerness to share tips, Jack’s luck might be about to change. But when Jack’s new friend gets into trouble – and the fate of a secret world hangs in the balance – it’s up to Jack and the rest of his diving crew to save the day. Sometimes it’s not about winning, it’s about helping your friends when they need it the most, it’s about team work…

A not to be missed hilarious adventure story
Bringing together the most decorated British diver of all time Tom Daley – and acclaimed children’s and YA-and Carnegie-nominated author Simon James Green, whose latest middle-grade book Finn Jones Was Here was Indie Book of the Month in May
With gorgeous illustrations throughout from Luna Valentine that bring the humour and adventure to life

Our April 2024 Ages 9-10 Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for age 9+ is Jack Splash by Olympian Tom Daley, written in collaboration with award-winning author Simon James Green. Sometimes friendship means diving into trouble! Jack only wants to impress his diving coach dad – but as the worst diver in the worst diving team in England, there’s little chance of it. Until a brush with magic and the arrival of a new friend, Billy, who can turn the team’s fortunes around. But when Billy finds himself in deep trouble, and the fate of his world hangs in the balance, can Jack and the team make a splash and save the day?

Jack Splash is a funny and fantastical adventure with gorgeous illustrations throughout that bring the humour to life. This not to be missed, hilarious story brings together a dream team of the most decorated British diver of all time Tom Daley and highly acclaimed children’s author Simon James Green. This book is full of personality, celebrates difference and the power of friendship, and generally promotes acceptance and love.