Sarah grew up in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. She went to art school and gained three degrees from different universities. She loves animals, being out in nature, and doing all kinds of creative things. In between writing children's stories, she can often be found creating with Lego, getting muddy in her garden, or wielding a power tool. She has worked as a bookseller and a school librarian. She lives in rural Hampshire with her two children and husband.

'A delicious fantasy adventrure. Mason makes the best ice cream in the world, but when a sinister stranger asks for one, our hero's means of earning a living is smashed. The mysterious magician Wish Maker might help him beat his enemy. However, magic comes at a price...'Amanda Craig, New StatesmanNominated for the Carnegies 2026'A breathtakingly imagined adventure'Pam Norfolk Lancashire Evening Post'Packed with page-turning peril and the power of hope, Sarah Merrett's A Place of a Thousand Wishes melds magic, mystery, friendship and courage to conjure a classic tale of good versus evil. ' LoveReading4Kids 'A wonderful adventure story which is superbly written with meticulous period details, strong characters and a gripping plot. 'Bookseller, Waterstones'A spectacular story of wishing upon the stars, of family and friendship, and of hopes and dreams - perfect for readers of 9+'Book Craig'What child wouldn't be interested in the story of a youngster who not only sells ice cream for a living, but also discovers they have magical powers and those that can change the fortunes of their family? But as is so often the case in such stories, these powers quickly bring with them forceful enemies, and Mason must grow up fast making decisions which may impact on all those around him.'Books for Keeps

Sarah grew up in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. She went to art school and gained three degrees from different universities. She loves animals, being out in nature, and doing all kinds of creative things. In between writing children's stories, she can often be found creating with Lego, getting muddy in her garden, or wielding a power tool. She has worked as a bookseller and a school librarian. She lives in rural Hampshire with her two children and husband.

'A delicious fantasy adventrure. Mason makes the best ice cream in the world, but when a sinister stranger asks for one, our hero's means of earning a living is smashed. The mysterious magician Wish Maker might help him beat his enemy. However, magic comes at a price...'Amanda Craig, New StatesmanNominated for the Carnegies 2026'A breathtakingly imagined adventure'Pam Norfolk Lancashire Evening Post'Packed with page-turning peril and the power of hope, Sarah Merrett's A Place of a Thousand Wishes melds magic, mystery, friendship and courage to conjure a classic tale of good versus evil. ' LoveReading4Kids 'A wonderful adventure story which is superbly written with meticulous period details, strong characters and a gripping plot. 'Bookseller, Waterstones'A spectacular story of wishing upon the stars, of family and friendship, and of hopes and dreams - perfect for readers of 9+'Book Craig'What child wouldn't be interested in the story of a youngster who not only sells ice cream for a living, but also discovers they have magical powers and those that can change the fortunes of their family? But as is so often the case in such stories, these powers quickly bring with them forceful enemies, and Mason must grow up fast making decisions which may impact on all those around him.'Books for Keeps