Becca Rogers

Becca Rogers grew up in rural Devon, an avid reader in a house full of folk music and books. She now lives by a tidal estuary and writes full time.

Her debut middle grade, The Girl with Gills, was published in July 2025 by Zephyr / Bloomsbury to wide critical acclaim and longlisted for the prestigious Branford Boase Award.

Her next middle grade adventure, Scamp Saltbrace and the Tidal Clock, is published in July 2026 and is described by Abi Elphinstone as 'Wonderfully imagined and brilliantly told,' and by Jasbinder Bilan as 'Vivid, fun and teetering on wild.' Heavily inspired by the Westcountry coastline, expect mermaids, smugglers, and a clock that controls the sea! Becca's work blends magic and realism, creating big-hearted adventures that resonate with young readers. Becca offers assemblies and workshops for KS2 children, with a focus on creative writing, and would be delighted to work with schools in Devon.

A contact form, testimonials, and free teaching resources can be found on her website, www.beccarogersauthor.com or follow her on Instagram @becca.rogers.author.

Praise for The Girl with Gills:

'Striking...a rip-roaring fantasy tale'     Financial Times, a Children's Book of the Year 2025

'Suspenseful storytelling and engaging writing style make this delightfully imaginative fun for 8+'   New Statesman Best Children's books Summer 2025

'A thrilling adventure...rich in myths and real history'     The Week Junior Book of the Week

'A hugely original debut amongst the lore and legends of the water,'     The School Librarian Magazine

'An exceptional debut blending magic, adventure and realism…copies needed in every primary school library.' Just Imagine

Praise for Scamp Saltbrace:

‘Wonderful imagined and brilliantly told.’' Abi Elphinstone

‘Scamp Saltbrace is the best character name and the perfect heroine for this sea-faring adventure. It’s a wonderful follow-up to Becca’s debut - vivid, fun and teetering on wild.’ Jasbinder Bilan

‘A captivating adventure...buckle up for a quest full of peril, majestic marine creatures and the force of nature almighty. I smelt the sea on every page of this story which showed that the hardest, and most worthwhile journey, is always the one back to yourself. A must read!’ Lui Land (Author of Land of the Last Wildcat)

‘I adored sailing the high seas with Scamp, True and Quinlan, in this beautifully-written, high-stakes nautical adventure. Scamp Saltbrace and the Tidal Clock is a superb read about family, friendship, facing your fears and being true to yourself.’ Olivia Wakeford (Author of My Dog)

‘A swashbuckling tale of the all-defying power of the sea and of friendship.’ Megan Hopkins (Author of the Starminster Trilogy)

‘Scamp Saltbrace and the Tidal Clock is a thrilling nautical adventure with family at its salty heart. I will never think of mermaids in quite the same way again.’ Ash Bond (Author of the Peregrine Quinn Trilogy)

‘Scamp Saltbrace and the Tidal clock is Magnificent! Scamp is a sensationally loveable protagonist…a brilliant Summer Holidays read for any readers aged 8+’ FromPenandPage Blog