Children's Derek has dramatised a large number of children's books for audio, including The Minpins by Raold Dahl starring Joss Ackland and Charlotte Cornwell; Esio Trot by Raold Dahl starring Annette Crosbie and Michael Williams; over a dozen Enid Blyton's Famous Five and Secret Seven stories, and 80 minute dramatisations of children's classics including The Secret Garden, The Railway Children and The Incredible Journey. His retelling of Jonah and the Whale was included on 'The Whales Song and other stories' read by Helena Bonham-Carter for Random House Tellastory. He has written two full length children's novels - 'The Virtual Reality Machine' and 'Is'. He has also written several shorter pieces for younger readers and a series abut a character called Popplejoy.

Is
	At a time when encouraging greater interest in physics and engineering is seen as very important, this novel which centres on a young girl’s absolute passion for the subject. Combining real intrigue and interest with a good dose of humour throughout, the story makes the subject come alive in a very readable and memorable way. Is:synopsis

Popplejoy and.... Popplejoy likes to be known simply as that: Popplejoy. Nobody really knows where he comes from, but he’s certainly a very noticeable character - dressing as he does in bright red trousers, trainers and electric blue jacket, with an array of spotted handkerchiefs sprouting out everywhere. The one thing people do know about him is that he helps cheer them up when they've got a problem... Popplejoy stories