Time Tub Travellers and the Silk Thief (Book 1)
Join Zula and Milo on a thrilling time-travel adventure as they find themselves unexpectedly stuck in the dangerous world of Tudor London on the trail of a mysterious silk thief. This award winning, fast-paced book is perfect for bringing Black British history to life, even for kids who don't enjoy history.
When Zula’s aunt's antique bathtub turns out to be a Time Machine, she and her best friend Milo find themselves trapped 400 years in the past. Excited at the chance to show her history teacher, that there are Black people in Britain’s past, she pulls Milo deeper and deeper into the dangerous world of Tudor London. History is about to get real in ways Zula never imagined.
Will Zula prove her teacher wrong and get herself and Milo safely back to their own time?
"The book was a huge hit with the whole school" School Librarian, Canada
"A brilliant story that my son adored." Parent, UK
'I was on the edge of my seat' - Reader, aged 10
Awards
Selfies Book Awards 2025: Highly Commended
Ink Book Prize 2024: Winner of Best Debut Novel
Join Zula and Milo on a thrilling time-travel adventure as they find themselves unexpectedly stuck in the dangerous world of Tudor London on the trail of a mysterious silk thief. This award winning, fast-paced book is perfect for bringing Black British history to life, even for kids who don't enjoy history.
When Zula’s aunt's antique bathtub turns out to be a Time Machine, she and her best friend Milo find themselves trapped 400 years in the past. Excited at the chance to show her history teacher, that there are Black people in Britain’s past, she pulls Milo deeper and deeper into the dangerous world of Tudor London. History is about to get real in ways Zula never imagined.
Will Zula prove her teacher wrong and get herself and Milo safely back to their own time?
"The book was a huge hit with the whole school" School Librarian, Canada
"A brilliant story that my son adored." Parent, UK
'I was on the edge of my seat' - Reader, aged 10
Awards
Selfies Book Awards 2025: Highly Commended
Ink Book Prize 2024: Winner of Best Debut Novel
Join Zula and Milo on a thrilling time-travel adventure as they find themselves unexpectedly stuck in the dangerous world of Tudor London on the trail of a mysterious silk thief. This award winning, fast-paced book is perfect for bringing Black British history to life, even for kids who don't enjoy history.
When Zula’s aunt's antique bathtub turns out to be a Time Machine, she and her best friend Milo find themselves trapped 400 years in the past. Excited at the chance to show her history teacher, that there are Black people in Britain’s past, she pulls Milo deeper and deeper into the dangerous world of Tudor London. History is about to get real in ways Zula never imagined.
Will Zula prove her teacher wrong and get herself and Milo safely back to their own time?
"The book was a huge hit with the whole school" School Librarian, Canada
"A brilliant story that my son adored." Parent, UK
'I was on the edge of my seat' - Reader, aged 10
Awards
Selfies Book Awards 2025: Highly Commended
Ink Book Prize 2024: Winner of Best Debut Novel