Welcome to The Adventures of Gabriel
Helping children build confidence & resilience through the power of storytelling.Â
Stories shape the way we see the world.Â
They help us understand emotions, build confidence, and connect with others. Neuroscience tells us that storytelling isnât just entertainment, itâs how we make sense of life, process experiences, and shape our identity.
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At The Adventures of Gabriel, we help children, parents, and educators harness the power of storytelling to develop creativity, confidence, and emotional intelligenceâbecause every child deserves to be heard. Â
 What is The Adventures of Gabriel?
It all started with a boy named Gabriel
Who found his voice through storytelling.
When he was silenced, he and his mum, Kate Markland, co-created incredible storiesâones that helped him express his ideas, navigate emotions, and build confidence in his voice.
From That Journey
StoryQuest⢠Framework was born
Which we use to help children craft stories in a way that is engaging, fun, and structuredâremoving the fear of the blank page and replacing it with confidence in self-expression.
Today, The Adventures of Gabriel is more than a book seriesâitâs a movement empowering young minds through storytelling.
How Storytelling Transforms Childrenâs Development
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â Builds Confidence â Children see their voices matter, shaping self-worth and identity.
â Develops Emotional Intelligence â Helps process emotions, build empathy, and strengthen resilience.
â Boosts Creativity & Communication â Encourages imagination, self-expression, and strong language skills.
â Strengthens Connection â Stories deepen bonds between children, families, and communities.
â Makes Learning Stick â Storytelling makes information 22x more memorable, enhancing engagement.
More than words on a pageâstorytelling is the key to confidence, connection, and lifelong learning!
Get Your Free StoryQuest⢠Starter KitStorytelling is the key
For Parents & Families
Does your child struggle to express themselves?Â
Whatâs Inside This Exclusive Guide?
đ Proven techniques to engage children in storytelling.
đ¨Â Hands-on activities using drawing, music, and creative play.
đ˛Â Fun storytelling gamesâstory dice, junk modeling, doodle challenges & more.
đĄÂ Expert insights on how storytelling fosters empathy, resilience, and self-awareness.
Try StoryQuest⢠at home and watch your childâs imagination soar!
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Our workshops help children
For Educators & Schools
Develop storytelling skills
â Enhance writing, speech, and comprehension.
âImprove confidence in self-expression through oral and written storytelling.
â Work in peer groups, fostering collaboration and listening skills.
â Help children see their stories in print!
Bring The Adventures of Gabriel to your classroom!Â
Get Your Free StoryQuest⢠Starter Kit
The book reinforces beautiful values such as self-belief and trust. It inspires children to be resilient, and not give up, and that goals can be achieved with perseverance.â
____ A Mum
I read this book with my eight-year-old daughter. We both loved Gabriel and Platys adventures which were fun and exciting. The underlying message from each story shone through with clarity.
____ A Mum
A really uplifting book with fun, fantastic adventures and beautiful illustrations.
____ A Mum
Having been a counsellor and psychotherapist working with children as well as adults for many years, I know that the most significant story is the one we tell ourselves and the agency we feel over writing our own future.
_Â Cat Williams
 Children will love interacting with the stories and can use them as a springboard for their own adventures. Teachers will have in their hands a powerful teaching resource that they can use in so many ways. More importantly, anything that encourages a love of writing needs to be cherished. As a plus, there is a colouring book to further encourage your child's creativity.
____ Educationist
 Who would step off the page if you were free to write your own next chapters and to dream?
____ Cat Williams
I have in my hands this beautiful book created by a 10 year old, a mum and a granddad. I have spent my life working in education. These stories are the result of a much deeper relationship between mum and son. Together they have found a novel way to write about love, feelings, resilience and hardship, always believing in the power to overcome adversity, no matter what.
____ Educationist
Gabriel and Kate perfectly illustrate the power of storytelling to âstep off the pageâ and into your own imaginative world where healing and empowerment can be found, in-spite of, or even because of, your every day circumstances.
____ Cat Williams
Working with Kate was an absolute pleasure. The workshop was incredibly child-friendly. Initially, we were unsure how the children would respond to a âless structuredâ writing approach, but the experience proved to be motivating, encouraging autonomy and creativity.
The session was well-planned and organised. It encouraged them to think and write like real authors, valuing their own stories as well as each otherâs.
We would absolutely recommend this workshop. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!
__A Head of English
Why StoryQuest� The Science Behind Storytelling
Neuroscience shows that storytelling is:
â How we organise thoughts and make sense of complex ideas.
â How we process emotions, both our own and those of others.
â How we build identity, shaping our values, confidence, and worldview.
StoryQuest⢠is designed to make storytelling accessible for every childâwhether they love to write or prefer to speak their ideas aloud. By engaging their natural creativity, we help them turn thoughts into powerful narratives.
Get Started with The Adventures of Gabriel!Â
đParents: Explore our books & storytelling activities to connect with your child and spark their imagination.
đ Educators: Bring StoryQuest⢠into your classroom with workshops & school-wide storytelling projects.
đ Children: Start your adventure today! Letâs create, imagine, and bring your stories to life.
Every child has a story worth telling. Letâs help them find their voice.
