About the Book

‘Pirates…and a Piglet’

        by Lorraine Hellier

Matthew is bored staying at his Grandmother’s during the school summer holidays. He is convinced he can hear music coming from inside the Grandfather Clock. When he opens the panel and squeezes inside, he steps into another dimension.

In the fantasy world he meets Phineas, an old man who directs his adventure.

Matthew meets unusual characters like Popcorn, the dragon and Mr Tumblederry, a turnabout. He makes new friends Indi and Rascal. They enter the magical world of Illusion where they experience their choice of adventures. They have an exciting visit to an Apache Indian reservation.

Then Indi sets Matthew a challenge. He has to propose the next expedition. Matthew decides they should have a pirate adventure. They become pirates and they are given a treasure map. The boys try to keep one step ahead of the real pirates but Blackbeard and his crew are close behind.

As a contrast in his own world Matthew works on a farm. He gets upset when he hears about the piglets going to market. He rescues his favourite piglet.

Grandmother’s house has to be sold. Matthew is worried about the future of the Grandfather Clock. Phineas reassures him that the clock will find its own destiny.

About the Author

Children’s Author   

Lorraine Hellier

Lorraine was born in Birmingham, UK. After qualifying in London as a

Dental Therapist she worked in Birmingham, Guernsey - Channel Islands

and is currently based in Staffordshire. Her experience with children of

all age groups and ability levels gives her a unique insight into their imagination, which is reflected in her fiction.

She started writing in 2000 and after completing various writing courses

her preferred genre is children’s literature. She also writes articles and

short stories. 

Lorraine is a member of Lichfield and District Writers. She encourages members with critiques, workshops and presentations.

‘The Other End of the Rainbow’ by Lorraine has received excellent

feedback from children (and adults!) For details visit

www.lorrainehellier.com

www.theotherendoftherainbow.com    

Lorraine is currently working on the next book in this series, which introduces another visitor to the fantasy world of Serendipity through the Grandfather Clock.