Tag Archives: Fairyland

The very next day, they gave it away…

Posted on December 14, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

It’s always sad to see the queues of people in the stores after Christmas, taking back unwanted gifts. The trouble with surprises is they don’t always turn out to be what people want. So how’s this for a solution? Before … Continue reading →

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Night in the Sock Garden #Halloween

Posted on November 2, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

Here’s a spooky little snippet from my kids’ novel Gateway to Magic, the story of a gaming fanatic trapped in Fairyland where all tech is banned by law. Steven has been made to live in a toadstool and work for … Continue reading →

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Press the button if you dare! #kidlit #freebook

Posted on April 15, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

Life’s no joke now we’ve all been grounded, particularly for kids who need distracting from all the bad news! If you have an avid young reader who’s running out of entertainment, you might like to check out my book Gateway … Continue reading →

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Christmas Greetings and a #FreeBook

Posted on December 24, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Pearl here! All I want for Christmas is to be able to get up the stairs when we go to visit our extended pack – my knees are getting stiff, and stairs are starting to look scary. Annabelle’s family … Continue reading →

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Gateway to Magic

Posted on April 9, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Originally posted on Author Kevin Cooper:
STEVEN IS A BOY WHO PLAYS TO WIN – BUT THIS IS NO GAME.THIS IS AN ADVENTURE HE CAN’T CONTROL.Steven Topcliff loves gaming but doesn’t believe in fairies or magic – until tricky cousin…

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#Halloween: The Attention-Seeking Shapeshifter

Posted on October 31, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

Fairyland is full of shapeshifters; they’re part of the natural balance.  But occasionally you’ll come across a shapeshifter who has gone out of control. Such a one is Nigel the Nuisance, who uses his shapeshifting to show off.  He practises … Continue reading →

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It’s Snowing in Fairyland!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by annabellefranklinauthor

The presents are bought, the cards are sent… …and it’s snowing in Fairyland! WISHING YOU ALL A MAGICAL YULETIDE!

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Ash Dieback?

Posted on September 13, 2017 by annabellefranklinauthor

This little ash tree grows in a fairy dell we sometimes pass on our walks. The Dryad who looks after the tree is a particular friend of ours and we often stop for a chat. Lately, we’ve noticed our tree isn’t … Continue reading →

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Say Bye-Bye To The Black Fairy

Posted on January 6, 2017 by annabellefranklinauthor

She’s flying back to Fairyland today, having completed her yearly stint on our tree. When do YOU take down your decorations?

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The Gateway Opens #kidlit #dreamdeeply

Posted on November 27, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

The button opened like a great big eye. Inside was a spinning kaleidoscope of forest foliage, which spread out rapidly in a circle. Everything around it – trees, fungus, beer cans, Tracy, the stone itself – rose up and formed … Continue reading →

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