Welcome to the website of the "Padam" Children's Books Series by Phia Damsma.
Expected Release Date book 1 and 2: June 2026, in Paperback, Hard Cover, eBook and Audio Book!
Book 1: Padam - The Mystery of the Missing Jewels.
A small, blue boat motors into the harbour of the village in the South of France. Thomas is only a boy, but he sails the seas like a real captain, accompanied only by his dog Petit. Thomas loves visiting exciting places. Little does he know how much adventure he is getting himself into, after he meets Elisa, a holidaying Australian girl, and Monsieur Padam who entertains people on the street with his guitar music and his singing. Soon this unusual foursome is on its way to solve a mysterious crime.
Book 2: Padam - The Secret of the Scottish Stone.
French guitarist Monsieur Padam, young skipper Thomas, his little dog Petit, and their clever Australian friend Elisa are in beautiful Scotland. Their holiday plans are quickly abandoned when they find themselves at the centre of a new adventure. What is the plush toy hiding? And who is on the hunt for gold? Their determination to uncover the secret of the stone leads them to unexpected places and a dangerous encounter.
Book Review Padam - The Mystery of the Missing Jewels
"Great fun for the kids. French musician Monsieur Padam is determined to find the thieves who stole his friend’s precious necklace. With help from Thomas the sailor, his dog Petit and Elisa the holidaying Aussie, this foursome leads young readers into an enjoyable detective story and mystery-adventure.
In a word: ‘Imaginative’."
Michael Jacobson, Gold Coast Bulletin
Recommended for children aged 8 years and over.