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Tales from Fern Hollow Animal Stories
AuthorJohn Patience
IllustratorJohn Patience
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's, Fantasy novel
PublisherFirst Published by Peter Haddock Ltd
Published1980
Media typePrint (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

Fern Hollow - Titles Rights / Licensing Information Talewater Press - John Patience's own publishing imprint which is republishing all the Tales from Fern Hollow titles