Fern Hollow
Appearance
Author | John Patience |
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Illustrator | John Patience |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's, Fantasy novel |
Publisher | First Published by Peter Haddock Ltd |
Published | 1980 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Fern Hollow Animal Stories is a series of over sixteen books written and illustrated by British author John Patience.
About
The series of books revolve around a village populated by animal characters in what appears to be an early 20th century setting. These stories, illustrated in a traditional natural and interesting style, have remained very popular among children and even adults, since they first appeared and there are more than 16 titles in the series.
Characters
- The Tuttleebees- Carl and Janet Tuttleebee and their children Heather, Monty & Spud Tuttleebee.
- The Dimlys- Parson Daniel and Helen Dimly and their daughter Lupin Dimly.
- The Hoppits- P.C. Bobby and Lesley Hoppit and their children Clarence, Clarissa and Horace Hoppit.
- The Rustys- Eric and Roxanne Rusty and their children Dusty, Redvers & Rufus Rusty.
- The Brambles- Farmer Barnaby and Bernice Bramble and their children Madge, Tugger & Tuppence Bramble.
- The Twinkles- Oliver and Vanessa Twinkle and their children Dash, Midge, Skipper & Sparky Twinkle.
- The Croakers- Algeron and Iris Croaker and their children Dipper & Lily Croaker.
- The Crackleberrys-Samuel and Julie Crackleberry and their daughter Poppy Crackleberry.
- The Prickles-Patrick and Paula Prickles and their daughter Polly Prickles.
- The Thimbles- Benedict and Karen Thimble and their children Dilly & Pud Thimble.
- The Chips- Albert and Virginia Chips and their two teenage sons Chucky & Flip Chips.
- The Bouncers- Hector and Angie Bouncer, Grandpa and Granny Bouncer and their children Patch, Pippa & Toby Bouncer.
- The Willowbanks- Morris and Eleanor Willowbank and their son Spike Willowbank.
- The Periwinkles- Ed and Flo Periwinkle and their son Wally Periwinkle.
- The Bushys- Dr. Doc and Ruth Bushy and their son Fergus Bushy.
- The Acorns- Kenny and Emma Acorn and their children Jasper, Jiggy & Podger Acorn.
- Miss Crisp
- Brock Gruffy
- Professor Sigmund Swamp
- Lord Trundle
- Lady Edwina Trundle
- Admiral Benjamin Trundle
- Boris Blink
- Leapy Lizard
- Blodger
- Stripey
- Jingle
- Sigfreid Whirlygill
- Old Man Heron
- Snitch and Snatch
- Alphonso Duff
Books
- The Seasons in Fern Hollow
- Granny Bouncer's Rescue
- The Tortoise Fair
- Muddles at the Manor
- Sigmund's Birthday Surprise
- Mr Rusty's New House
- The Unscary Scarecrow
- The Brass Band Robbery
- Sports Day
- Brock the Balloonist
- Parson Dimly's Treasure Hunt
- Mrs Merryweather's Letter
- The Floating Restaurant
- Castaways on Heron Island
- The Midsummer Banquet
- The Mysterious Fortune Teller
- Spike and the Cowboy Band
Solve the Mystery Books
- Strangers in Town
- The Giant's Footsteps
- The Missing Ring
- The Mystery Voice
Little Books
- Baked In a Pie
- Magical Mr. Willowbank
- Monty's Dragon
- Sailing Race
References
External links
Fern Hollow - Titles Rights / Licensing Information Talewater Press - John Patience's own publishing imprint which is republishing all the Tales from Fern Hollow titles