Description: Eric Walters has published over 80 more novels and picture books with more than ten scheduled for the coming years.
DONT STAND SO CLOSE TO ME Thirteen-year-old Quinn and her friends can’t believe their luck when spring break is extended an extra two weeks – even if it’s because of some virus. But when the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic becomes apparent, everybody, not just the students, has to learn to adjust to the new reality. ALWAYS WITH YOU In this poignant story, we follow young Emily, who has recently lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of letters he left behind for her, offering g
It all began in 1993 when Eric was teaching a Grade 5 class. His students were reluctant readers and writers and Eric began to write to encourage them to become more involved in literature. His first novel, Stand Your Ground, was created for this class. It is set in the school where Eric was teaching, Vista Heights Public School, and some of the features of the community of Streetsville and many of the names of his students were incorporated into the story.
Since his first novel Eric has exploded on the children’s and young adult scene. Over the following years he has published over 104 more novels and picture books with 8 more scheduled in the coming years.