Felicity Roma Bowers has just illustrated "The Diary of Joshua Templeton", by Aubrey Fossedale (AKA Mike Roach). It follows on from "The Stoat Rebellion", published last year.
Set between 1964 and 1977 it tells the tale of a young vole named
Joshua Templeton who is in the care of English Woodland Orphanages and
decides to write a diary because he has no one to talk to. His cheery
disposition and positive manner carry him through the dark years of The
Stoat Rebellion.
After being befriended by a paratrooper from
the Woodland Central Government Army, Joshua’s life takes twists and
turns that would be unimaginable for him
before. Joshua’s diary tells of happiness, sadness, and a
society fighting to maintain its own existence. The theme of surviving bullying is dealt with strongly.
The Diary of
Joshua Templeton is for children from 8 to 12
years old. If you have read The Stoat Rebellion and liked it then
this is the book for your kids. Even if you don’t have any kids around
its still a good read.
There is much more information, including some more illustrations, on
The Stoat Rebellion blog, where you can also order a copy and pay online.
Not to be missed at £4.95 plus £2.50p+p. The Diary of Joshua Templeton is
available from the blog, or Lulu.com or directly from us by emailing
stoatrebellion@gmail.com
