Description: This collection of five short children's stories follows the adventures of two murine siblings, Henrietta and Jasper, as they explore their forest home of Dinglewood, encountering magic, fairies, elephants, monsters, and fantastically colorful places along the way.
Brief description: Helen L. Williamson was born in Holywood, Northern Ireland. She received her B.A. and M.A. from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. For many years, she taught creative writing in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she lives with her husband. She is the author of "Tales from Balladhoon," "A Pineapple Dream and Other Nonsense," "Higgledy-Piggledy Thoughts," and "I Just Met a Dinosaur."
Review Quotes:
"Imaginatively conceived and lovingly executed, these stories of mice friends Henrietta and Jasper and their encounters with real and fictional creatures catapulted me back into my childhood. Nancy Atkins' charming illustrations complement Helen Williamson's lovely prose; the combination offers a reading experience likely to live in children's memories." --Jay Strafford, retired reporter, editor, writer, and book critic, The Richmond News Leader and the Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Meet Henrietta and Jasper, two playful mice whose appetite for adventure inspires these five charming tales in Helen Williamson's newest release. Beautifully illustrated, Adventures in Dinglewood will remind parents and grandparents of beloved books in the tradition of Peter Rabbit and Wind in the Willows--But the storylines here are laced with mystery and mettle, crafted to appeal to younger siblings of the Harry Potter generation. Adventures in Dinglewood is sure to take its place alongside many long-loved children's books as a delightful modern classic." --Kai Rady, Toy and Book Buyer, Shenanigans (est. 1974), Charlottesville, VA, USA
"Helen Williamson and Nancy Atkins charm young readers with the magical adventures of Henrietta and Jasper as they encounter Dinglewood's many zany woodland creatures. . . Adventures in Dinglewood would be a wonderful addition to any child's bookshelf."
--Anna Burger, author of Pea Soup and the Seafood Feast and The Sea Hunt