Mystical and magical with factual allusion & humour, this is a unique adventure for our times with vibrant & imaginative full colour illustrations by the author. Why is the river is dying? Who is the monster? Is he real & where does he come from? Join the 2 adventurous children on their journey to try & stop his disgusting behaviour in their beautiful river as the story lightly unfolds in rhyming couplets. Their journey introduces them to the guardians of the river and connects them with the whole world in their efforts to bring harmony to their beautiful river. Although featuring the River Wye, deteriorating river water quality is a national and international concern at the moment and so the book could be considered suitable for stocking anywhere for children & adults alike.
The book opens with:- 'Once upon a time and that time is NOW!...
It is about 2 children who live in the Wye Valley. Freda & Dominic known as Free & Dom! (Freeeedom!) Readers are encouraged to shout "Freedom!" whenever they read or hear the names Free & Dom! :)
They are on a mission to understand what is going on with their river. They meet with the Wild Woman of the Wye. Algernon Slimer is the name of the monster... Al Slimer for short, who creates a blanket of forgetfulness over the river. (Algae) Thought to be the overfed escaped pet from a chicken factory.
They follow the clues which get ever more perplexing and so on a global level they unite with others... indigenous peoples... then all is healed but... we are reminded that we have not reached this conclusion yet and that our choices each day are what are needed.
It finishes with the words:- "Not the end yet......".
It is a unique adventure for our times with vibrant & imaginative full colour illustrations by Fiona and written in rhyming couplets.
Non-fiction Eco adventure about 2 young eco-investigators/detectives/heroes. The threat to our rivers. We ARE Nature! If our rivers suffer, then so do we!
Ages 8 - 88+ ;
Lavishly illustrated...
'Wild woman of the Wye': "Fiona’s imagination and compassion flows through this book like the Wye runs through our veins and warms our hearts.
"Those who connect with Nature have joy in their hearts
"Those that pollute and put greed first are forever lost."
Our rivers are dying!
I want children to think about their relationship with nature and enjoy the beauty, wealth and abundance of our world; to celebrate the precious nature of all living things, without which we cannot breathe in life or drink her waters! Life & nature is such a gift. We are indeed part of nature! Let’s treat her with respect as honourable guardians/caretakers.
ISBN 9781838085766 / 1838085769
The Algal Monster & the River Wye: Written & illustrated by Fiona T Frank
by: Frank, Fiona T
Publisher: Wild 2 Roam, 2023
Edition: Softcover
Language: English.
