The Dad Trap

Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out their dads are dating each other – and are forced to work together to split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure for readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent Trap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin Dean.

When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other.

William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school. His home life is safe and predictable – just him and Dad, who adopted him as a solo parent – and that’s how William likes it.

Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily to her. She’s moved after her parents’ divorce – but she’s convinced she won’t be staying long because they’ll definitely get back together…

But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started seeing each other. Now they must put their differences to one side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance of splitting up their dads… Let the sabotage commence!

• “You are an inspiration!” – Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton
• A heartfelt story filled with funny, energetic pranks and antics!
• Sensitively explores LGBTQ themes, neurodivergence, adoption, blended families and the unshakeable love between a father and his son
• Ian Eagleton is the author of the novels Glitter Boy and The Boy Who Cried Ghost, and his picture book Nen and the Lonely Fisherman won the Polari Children’s and YA Prize 2022

Praise for Glitter Boy:

“Poignant, defiantly fabulous story” – Guardian

“A nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy and love” – Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark

“An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity, and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for group discussion.” – Empathy Lab