Mark Roland Langdale's third children's book is a wacky and wonderful read that debunks the stigma of dyslexia. Hester, Huckleberry and the Sugar House Hauntings is a coming of age tale between Hester and Huckleberry who encounter a haunted sugar house, a haunted steamboat named the grey lady (who, when she puts her mind to it, can fly!), a flying ice cream bicycle cart, and a whole host of dark and magical creatures. Having suffered with dyslexia his whole life, Mark's stories also share an important message about encouraging a love of reading and writing in those who also experience difficulty with words. His previous book Penny Farthing and the Man in the Moon also confronted issues surrounding autism - a common theme as Mark delves into real life issues that are affecting young children today. Full of wildly colourful illustrations, Mark's stories encapsulate the true essence of a joyful children's book that appeal to children age 8 and over. With more magic and mystery than you can shake a stick at, this book is a truly eye-opening and enjoyable read.
About the AuthorMark Roland Langdale has had a varied life and career. He has worked with children and teenagers, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to fundraise and he has also travelled down the Amazon. Mark likes to write modern day fairytales with an undercurrent of real life issues such as mental health, environment, dyslexia (which he suffers from himself) and autism.
Book InformationISBN 9781788035545
Author Mark Roland LangdaleFormat Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint MatadorPublisher Troubador Publishing