Kate Gordon-Smith is a New Zealand author of children’s fiction published by Relish Books.
She enjoys writing kids’ mysteries and fantasy adventures for readers aged 7 to 12. She loves doing her best to create un-putdownable stories that offer her readers the chance to switch off from the real world and get lost in a great story.
She is a passionate supporter of New Zealand authors writing for children and teens through her independent, online bookstore, the Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore.
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Join dog-loving, ten-year-old Maddison McQueen in the second, exciting Red Collie Mystery!
Maddie can’t believe it. Rose’s puppies have disappeared!
Maddie’s clever collie Ruby finds one pup, dropped by the thief, but there’s no sign of the others.
Then more dogs are stolen. But the police are busy with other burglaries.
Maddie and Rose call on their friends to help find the missing canines, but how?
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Join dog-loving, ten-year-old Maddison McQueen in the first book of the fun, fast-paced Red Collie Mystery series!
What would you do if someone upset your grandma?
Maddie and Grandma are all set to enter the baking competition at the town’s annual show when someone steals Grandma’s cupcakes!
With the help of her loyal collie Ruby, Maddie has to find the thief!
An epic unicorn story for 8-12 years
Gallop into the exciting world of warrior unicorns, feuding witches and brave friends!
Lily is focused on qualifying for the Pony Club champs, but her training is in jeopardy when she sees an impossible sight: battle-ready unicorns appearing out of thin air.
When the unicorn king asks her to hide his herd from an evil sorceress, she can’t turn her back on the magnificent unicorns…
Kate's other book businesses
An online bookstore devoted to books by New Zealand authors and illustrators for children and teens.
A publishing imprint and distributor for books by Kate Gordon-Smith and Mr Mac’s Books.