An Exciting New Adventure Book for Children

"The night he watched his father die, Mal learned of the dark creatures that lurk in dreams, hungry for sleeping souls. Mal Winter, a young would-be hero, must traverse dreamscapes to learn the legacy of the Cloud Runners. He'll need to fight his greatest demons to save his family and friends from the unimaginable."

What They're Saying


  • "Perfect. Wouldn't change anything. I want to read the next one."

    Bailey, Age 9
  • "I really liked it and it was fun and full of mystery and didn't know what was going to happen."

    Anne, Age 12
  • "Fantastic storyline. I'm sure others would love to read it too. Great story.

    David, Age 10

Mal Winter and the Cloud Runners

Mal Winter and the Cloud Runners

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After several years of hard work, imagination and coffee - Danny has completed his first novel. It's the first in a planned series of children's books that will take readers to another world. It's a lively coming-of-age tale that deals with a young boy's struggle to become a hero.

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Meet the Author

Danny has written movies, short stories and even a poem or two, but the crowning jewel in his body of work is his latest book, Mal Winter and the Cloud Runners.

Danny values creativity and strives to bring this out in others. He is currently touring schools in Victoria, Australia with his creative workshop that promotes reading and creative writing.

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Creative Writing Workshops for Schools

Danny's passion for reading, writing and telling stories has inspired him to create a seminar targeting Primary School children. His seminar aims to awaken and develop skills and interest in creative writing from an early age using interactive workshops, engaging children about what they read and why.



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