The Rookscroft series is illustrated cozy fantasy - whimsical tales of talking animals, unexpected friendships, and the joy of discovery, told with warmth and charm.
Spring was in the air that morning, though the chill lingered outside. Quentin, Robin, and I were spending a happy afternoon in the library, dreaming of adventures, when a writing slope on the mantle caught Robin's eye. Inside we discovered the drawing of a cottage, with a key, and a map leading deep into the Wild Woods.
Robin begged us to go at once and after some persuasion, Quentin agreed, so the following morning we set off across fields, down the lane, and into the forest. But when Robin vanished overnight our happiness turned to dread as his footprints ended at the banks of a rushing stream.
We traveled through dense forests, from the mountains to the sea in our desperate search . But would we be too late to save our precious friend?
"Hello dearie, I did so enjoy seeing myself in a real story book, I don't know how the story goes 'cause I can't read the words, but I love looking at all the pretty pictures."
- Aunty Winnie
"I sat beside the camp fire and read the whole thing in one sitting. My what an adventure you had!"
- Elise
"Thank you for sending along a copy, I must say I'm rather impressed with my likeness in the portrait, very well done! - I'll visit soon, perhaps we could all meet down in the bay, as I'm not sure I can manage all those steps. Until then safe travels."
- Judge DP Bonneville