Frogmorton Farm
2 primary works • 4 total works
Book 1
Getting a life isn't always easy. And hanging on to it is even harder . . .
Discover this funny, heart-warming tale of self-discovery from Jodi Taylor, author of the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series.
Nobody ever notices little Jenny Dove. Even her family call her the Nothing Girl. Isolated and alone, Jenny is about to end it all when she is rescued by Thomas, a giant golden horse only she can see.
Under his mischievous guidance, Jenny begins to think she might one day become someone. And when the charmingly chaotic Russell Checkland erupts into her life - together with his tumbledown farmhouse - and proposes a marriage that will save them both, Jenny is ready to take a chance.
Sadly, her new life at Frogmorton Farm doesn't exactly sweep Jenny off her feet. There are leaking roofs, unpaid bills and so many buckets. And then, as a series of apparent 'accidents' unfolds, Jenny begins to worry this might not be a fairy-tale ending after all...
Readers love Jodi Taylor:
'I haven't met a Jodi Taylor book I didn't love, they get you right in the feels'
'Has you laughing and crying in equal measure'
'Beautifully written, captivating and witty'
'A surprising gem of a book'
Book 2
From the bestselling author of The Chronicles of St Mary's.
The Nothing Girl has grown up...
It's life as usual at Frogmorton Farm - which is to say that events have passed the merely eccentric and are now galloping headlong towards the completely bizarre.
Once again Jenny struggles to stay afloat in the stormy seas of matrimony with her husband, Russell Checkland, together with an unlikely mix of Patagonian Attack Chickens, Jack the Sad Donkey, and Mrs Crisp's mysterious boyfriend. The old favourites are still around, of course. There's Marilyn the Omnivorous Donkey, Russell's ex-girlfriend Don't Call Me Franny, and the neurotic Boxer, currently failing to deal with butterfly trauma.
So nothing much is new ... except for the mysterious figure dogging Jenny's steps and who, if she didn't know better, she would swear was her sinister cousin Christopher, last seen being hurled from the house by her wayward husband. He couldn't possibly be stupid enough to come back and try again ... Could he?
It's Christmas time again and all is not well at Frogmorton Farm.
Jenny and Russell's daughter, Joy, is growing up. Not quickly enough as far as she's concerned but far too quickly according to Russell.
Father and daughter are at odds and suddenly the outlook is very dark indeed. That is until Thomas comes to the rescue.
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With their children off on a school trip Russell and Jenny are contemplating their first peaceful weekend for many years.
SPOILER ALERT: That doesn't happen.
The telephone lines are down.
The lights have gone out.
The weather is closing in.
And that's not the only thing . . .
Readers love Jodi Taylor:
'It was just a glorious ride of wonderfully written words'
'Wish I could give it 10 stars'
'I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!'
'I could put a star for every page and it still wouldn't be enough'
'Loved every sentence'
'READ THIS BOOK!!!!!'
'I read this twice in back to back readings'
'Magical, witty and life-affirming'
'This is a beautifully told tale full of love, drama and intrigue'
'Jodi never fails to impress'
'Such beautifully developed characters, great writing and a wonderful touch of humour. Absolutely loved this story, its one I wont forget'
'I lost a whole night's sleep due to not being able to put it down. Believe me, it's worth the loss of sleep!
'Everybody should have a Thomas!'
'Totally amazing read'