Children's Adventure Books: Discover Lucy and Blue
Join Firefighter Lucy and her wellbeing dog Blue as they embark on exciting adventures!
Lucy and Blue
Our Story
Lucy & Blue began with a real-life partnership between Lucy Macleod, a senior fire officer, and Blue, her trauma and wellbeing dog.
After more than 17 years in the Fire and Rescue Service, Lucy has spent her career responding to emergencies, leading teams and working in traditionally male-dominated environments. Along the way, she has seen first-hand the importance of representation, wellbeing, teamwork and having the confidence to be yourself.
Then came Blue. Lucy describes him as her “buffer and bridge” the buffer that can soften some of life's harder moments, and the bridge that helps people connect, talk and sometimes simply feel a little safer.
Their partnership inspired the Lucy & Blue book series: exciting, age-appropriate adventures based around the real world of emergency response, rescue and the extraordinary people and animals who help others.
Each story combines adventure with practical safety messages, real-life role models and a little bit of Blue-shaped chaos.
Because heroes don't all look the same.Some wear uniforms. Some wear harnesses. Some have four paws and some smell suspiciously of biscuits!
Our Mission Changing the story, one adventure at a time.
Lucy & Blue exists to entertain, educate and challenge perceptions.
At its heart is a belief that representation matters. The words and images children encounter help shape their understanding of who can be a firefighter, rescuer, leader or hero.
That is why our stories deliberately challenge outdated language and stereotypes, celebrate women in traditionally male-dominated roles and introduce children to real people doing extraordinary jobs.
But our mission goes further than gender.
Through the books, educational and community visits, Lucy's speaking and Blue's unique ability to connect with people, we explore safety, careers, equality, diversity, wellbeing, resilience, teamwork and kindness.
We want children to be curious about the world around them, confident enough to challenge stereotypes and ambitious enough to imagine themselves somewhere they may never have thought they belonged.
And we want adults to think about those things too.
Because changing perceptions doesn't happen through one book or one conversation. It happens when we keep showing people that there is more than one way to look like a leader, a rescuer or a role model.
When you can see it, you can believe it. And when you believe it, you can become it.
Behind the Badge
There’s much more to Lucy & Blue than uniforms, emergencies, books and biscuits.
When they’re not working, writing, visiting communities or finding inspiration for their next adventure, you’ll often find them by the sea, walking, paddle boarding, collecting sea glass or watching the sun go down. Blue will usually be searching for snacks!
At the heart of Lucy & Blue is friendship, adventure and a belief that we can all make a difference, whether that’s doing something brave, showing someone kindness or simply being there when somebody needs a helping hand.
Be brave. Be kind. Be yourself. And when you climb the ladder, always leave it down and offer a helping hand to the person coming next.
Discover Lucy and Blue
Lucy and Blue Save the Day
Meet Lucy and Blue, the unstoppable duo from Station 22 who always smell of bravery and biscuits! Lucy, a dedicated firefighter and Senior Fire Officer, has a heart for helping others and Blue, her loyal trauma and wellbeing dog, never leaves her side. Together, they embark on exciting adventures that prove courage, compassion and teamwork can make anything possible.
Lucy and Blue Save the Day is the first book in an uplifting new children’s book series for ages 3–12. Each beautifully illustrated story invites young readers on real-life inspired adventures filled with children’s safety lessons, kindness and plenty of fun.
From learning how to stay safe in an emergency, to understanding the importance of looking after ourselves and others, Lucy and Blue demonstrate what it truly means to be a hero, inside and out.
Packed with engaging activities and colouring pages at the back, this first adventure is the perfect mix of excitement and education. Join Lucy and Blue as they race to save the day and discover the everyday heroes who make our communities shine!
A portion of the profits from every copy of goes to The Fire Fighters Charity, a cause incredibly close to Lucy’s heart.During her career, Lucy has personally experienced the difference the charity can make, completing two residential stays and crediting the support she received with helping her return to full operational duties.Having seen first-hand how vital that support can be for members of the fire and rescue service and their families, Lucy has raised thousands of pounds for the charity throughout her career.
Supporting The Fire Fighters Charity through Lucy & Blue Save the Day is another way of giving something back to an organisation that has given so much to Lucy, and to so many others across the fire and rescue community.
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lucy and blue rESCUE, rUBBLE AND REWARDS
Meet Lucy and Blue, the unstoppable duo from Station 22 who always smell of bravery and biscuits! Lucy, a dedicated firefighter and Senior Fire Officer, is always ready to respond when disaster strikes and Blue, her loyal trauma and wellbeing dog, is never far from her side.
In Rescue, Rubble and Rewards, the first story in the rescue series, readers are introduced to real-life heroes including specialist dog handler Lindsay Sielski and her search dog Davey, drone operator Lee Newman , and rescue expert Dave O'neill. When a building collapses and people may be trapped, Lucy and Blue join forces with the wider team to help bring everyone to safety.
As the rescue unfolds, young readers discover how highly trained search dogs, advanced technology and skilled crews work together in real emergencies. Alongside the action, Blue plays a vital role, offering comfort and calm in moments of fear, showing that kindness can be just as powerful as courage.
This beautifully illustrated story is inspired by real-life rescue work and helps children understand emergency situations in a safe and engaging way. It introduces important safety messages while celebrating teamwork, resilience and the everyday heroes who protect our communities.
Packed with engaging activities and questions at the back, this adventure blends excitement with learning, making it perfect for curious young readers.
A portion of the profits will be donated to the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals, supporting the care and wellbeing of retired service animals who have dedicated their lives to helping others.
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Lucy and Blue Hiking Harnesses and Horrible weather
Lucy and Blue are back for another exciting adventure, but this time they’re swapping the fire station for the mountains!
When a day in the great outdoors takes an unexpected turn, Lucy and Blue discover just how quickly the weather can change and why being prepared for an adventure really matters.
Joining them is real-life mountain rescuer Daryl Ashford-Smith, Jed Farrol a specialist paramedic alongside the mountain rescue team from Station 22. Together, they show young readers what mountain rescue teams do, the specialist equipment they use and how teamwork, preparation and staying calm can make all the difference when things go wrong.
Packed with adventure, important safety messages and plenty of Blue along the way, Hiking, Harnesses and Horrible Weather introduces children to the incredible people who volunteer their time to help others in some of the most challenging environments.
Like every Lucy & Blue adventure, this book is inspired by real people doing extraordinary things and is designed to help children learn about safety while challenging stereotypes about who can be a rescuer.
A portion of the profits from every copy of Hiking, Harnesses and Horrible Weather goes to the Scottish Search and Rescue Aerial Association, supporting the lifesaving work of search and rescue.
So every adventure with Lucy and Blue helps support real-life heroes too.
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Lucy and Blue Worrying wildfires
Things are heating up for Lucy and Blue in their fourth adventure!
When wildfire threatens, Lucy and Blue discover just how quickly conditions can change and how firefighters work together to protect people, animals and communities.
Joining them in Worrying Wildfires are real-life firefighter and former England, Fulham and Arsenal Women footballer Kim Jerray-Silver, alongside Scott Hewson, bringing real operational experience into Lucy and Blue's latest adventure.
Through an exciting and age-appropriate story, young readers discover more about wildfires, the challenges firefighters face and why preparation, teamwork and knowing what to do in an emergency are so important.
Like every Lucy & Blue adventure, Worrying Wildfires combines a great story with real people, practical safety messages and positive role models, helping children understand more about the extraordinary people who work to keep our communities safe.
A portion of the profits from every copy of Worrying Wildfires goes to Broken Biscuits, a charity dedicated to supporting disabled animals and helping them live happy, fulfilling lives.
As a huge animal lover and proud dog mum to Blue, supporting a charity that believes disability should never mean an animal is less deserving of love, opportunity or a full life felt like a perfect fit for Lucy.
The message also sits beautifully alongside everything Lucy & Blue represents: being different doesn't make you less capable, less valuable or less deserving of the chance to thrive. So every copy of Worrying Wildfires doesn't just help children learn about wildfire safety and the people who respond when things go wrong. It also helps give something back to animals who need a little extra support of their own.
Community, Representation and Education
Challenging stereotypes. Creating conversations. Inspiring what comes next.
Lucy is passionate about challenging outdated stereotypes and helping people see that careers, leadership and opportunity should never be defined by gender, background or what somebody else thinks you should be.
Working in a traditionally male-dominated profession, Lucy knows how powerful representation can be. Through Lucy & Blue, her lived experience and more than 17 years in the Fire and Rescue Service, she creates engaging conversations around careers, equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, resilience and breaking down barriers.
At the heart of it all is a simple message
You can be who you want to be. Not what others tell you to be.
Visits, Talks & Workshops
Lucy offers two free visits each month to educational and community settings, with sessions tailored to the people in the room rather than following a one-size-fits-all format.
That could mean a fun Lucy & Blue story session for nursery children, an interactive safety and careers session for a school, a conversation with teenagers about stereotypes and future choices, a university discussion about leadership and inclusion, or a talk for a women's, community or professional group.
Sessions can be delivered by Lucy, or by Lucy & Blue together, depending on the setting and requirements.
What Can We Talk About?
Every session is different, but topics can include:
- Careers without limits – challenging assumptions about who can do particular jobs and encouraging people to explore where their interests could take them.
- Women in male-dominated environments – Lucy's experience of building a career, leading teams and challenging expectations within the Fire and Rescue Service.
- Equality, diversity & representation – why being able to see people like ourselves matters and how language, stereotypes and unconscious assumptions can influence opportunity.
- Wellbeing & resilience – honest, age-appropriate conversations about mental health, asking for help, supporting one another and understanding that strength can look different for everyone.
- Leadership & allyship – creating psychologically safe environments, using our influence positively and remembering to put the ladder back down for the person coming behind us.
- Emergency services & safety – bringing the world of Lucy & Blue to life through real experiences, practical safety messages and the people and animals who help keep communities safe.
- Reading & storytelling – interactive readings from the Lucy & Blue series, exploring the real people, adventures and messages behind the books.
From Little Readers to Future Leaders
There is no single age group for these conversations.
Lucy & Blue sessions can be adapted for nurseries and early years settings, primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, careers events, youth organisations, women's groups, community organisations and professional networks.
For younger audiences, that might mean stories, Blue, safety and discovering that firefighters come in all shapes and sizes.
For older groups, the conversation can explore careers, leadership, gender equality, mental health, resilience, allyship and what it really means to challenge stereotypes in the workplace.
Whatever the setting, the aim remains the same: to create a safe, positive conversation that leaves people thinking differently about themselves, other people and what might be possible.
Contact us to book a visit
Looking for something a little different for your school, university, community group, careers event or organisation?
Get in touch and tell us about your audience. Lucy can create a session around the conversations that matter most to you
Two community and educational visits are offered free of charge each month, subject to availability.
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