The Last Pebble : A heartwarming middle grade fiction story about a boy, his grandad and a mystery, for boys and girls age 9, 10, 11, 12 – by comedian Alex Horne, creator and presenter of Taskmaster

Author: Horne, Alex

General fiction (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 3 July 2025 by Walker Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.

From the creator and presenter of Taskmaster comes a beautifully told story of a young boy’s connection with his grandpa – and a mystery that may come between them.

'Charming and funny and uplifting. I loved it.' Greg James'As delightful as a bucket full of beachcombed treasures.' Thomas TaylorTrader and his grandpa have combed the beach of Bognor Regis for as long as he can remember, and every time they find a beautiful or special stone, it’s added to the treasure collection. But when Trader finds a particularly special pebble, he stumbles on a secret that was supposed to be kept for ever... Can Trader and his new friend Charlotte unravel the mystery of this treasure, and return it to its rightful home?