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Matthew Newnham

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in Cuckfield, Sussex, The United Kingdom

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Children's, Science Fiction, Fantasy

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C.S Lewis , John C. Maxwell, Peter James

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Matt Newnham is a British author, freelance writer, and creative storyteller with a passion for imagination, adventure, and heart. With a background in marketing and communication, Matt blends real-world insight with whimsical fiction, writing across genres including children’s books, young adult fantasy, and mystery.

He is best known for his beloved character Space Ranger Fred, who takes young readers on STEM-inspired space adventures that educate as much as they entertain. Matt’s storytelling is often described as fresh, imaginative, and full of warmth — perfect for children and young-at-heart adults alike.

When he’s not writing, Matt helps businesses with high-quality copywriting, content strategy, and brand storytelling. He also speaks on ...more

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	Space Ranger Fred and The Shoelace Adventure 4.08 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Space Ranger Fred and The Umbrella Rescue 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Wealth Garden by Matthew Newnham (Goodreads Author), JP Parker, Anjanette Harper (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Princess and Chicken Learn to Fly 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Space Ranger Fred and the Tick Tock Tale 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Space Ranger Fred Colouring Book 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Space Ranger Fred and the Shoelace Adventure by Matthew Newnham (Goodreads Author), Roger May (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off by Matthew Newnham (Goodreads Author), Richie Williams (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Books That Made Me Write – Part 10 – Watership Down

How Watership Down Taught Me That Storytelling Isn’t Just About Rabbits

Some books settle in the imagination and never leave. They burrow deep into your thinking, your feelings, your creativity, and your soul. Watership Down by Richard Adams is one of those books for me. I first read it in my early teens, and it did something most books hadn’t quite managed up to that point: it gave me a completely

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Creepy Crawly (DI Jake Sawyer, #1)

by Andrew Lowe (Goodreads Author)

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Matthew Newnham rated a book it was amazing Strong Family Members: An Urban Crime Thriller by Ghad (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Wasn't sure what to expect of this but found something quite wonderful. Jiggy is a tough character, does things his own way and end s up a rich man if rich is the right word. The author takes you into a dark criminal world where have nice things such ...more
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A great story but Americanisms litter the tale turning the quaint English village of world war II into a Hollywood idealisation what it is . Other than that the characters are great, the background stories are intriguing and there are pockets of humou ...more
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A handful of Americanisms spoil this otherwise fun, enjoyable story set in World war II. A clever and fun whodunnit in a style that really works. Fun facts are interspersed into a wonderful story with superb characters who you either want to cheer on ...more
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Matthew Newnham added a status update: I've just released Space Ranger Fred and the Shoelace Adventure on Audible. Truly honored to have Roger May narrate the book. The next Space Ranger Fred book is due in the next few weeks followed by a Christmas story.
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Matthew Newnham has read Buried on the Fens (DI Nikki Galena, #7) by Joy Ellis (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Nothing like some pure escapism with a book by Joy Ellis. Wasn't sure about this series at first but it didn't take long to have the characters get under my skin. ...more
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Matthew Newnham is currently reading Creepy Crawly (DI Jake Sawyer, #1) by Andrew Lowe (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Matthew Newnham answered Goodreads's question: If you could travel to any fictional book world, where would you go and what would you do there? Always wanted to go to Narnia. I've looked inside my wardrobe but no luck yet!
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