Country Tales
6 primary works
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Country Tales by Nicola Davies with line drawings by Cathy Fisher, the collaboration behind CILIP Greenaway Medal longlisted titles Perfect and The Pond.
One in a series of six illustrated short stories about young people growing up in the countryside.
The Mountain Lamb
When Lolly discovers a...
Read moreCountry Tales by Nicola Davies with line drawings by Cathy Fisher, the collaboration behind CILIP Greenaway Medal longlisted titles Perfect and The Pond.
One in a series of six illustrated short stories about young people growing up in the countryside.
The Mountain Lamb
When Lolly discovers a tiny orphaned lamb lost on the moor, she convinces her grandfather to let her take responsibility for raising it. As Lolly grows into this new challenge, her experience with the lamb helps her to be brave following the death of her own mother.
Book 4
Years ago, Clinton's mother left their home in order to make a new life for herself in London. When his mother finally sends for him, Clinton must leave his life on the island behind to join her in the city, and with it the Saturdays spent fishing with his...
Read moreYears ago, Clinton's mother left their home in order to make a new life for herself in London. When his mother finally sends for him, Clinton must leave his life on the island behind to join her in the city, and with it the Saturdays spent fishing with his uncle, the blue of the sea, and most of all his dog, Rufus.
Among all this change, however, as Clinton adapts to his new life the pull of the natural world and companionship of a 'boy's best friend' are never far away.
Country Tales by Nicola Davies with line drawings by Cathy Fisher, the collaboration behind CILIP Greenaway Medal longlisted titles Perfect and The Pond.
One in a series of six illustrated short stories about young people growing up in the countryside.
Book 5
Maxy is upset when her parents’ farm is left without animals after a health scare, but she keeps their memory alive looking after her own herd of ‘ pretend cows’ .
With her mother having fallen ill during pregnancy, her father starts to keep chickens and Maxy comes to...
Read moreMaxy is upset when her parents’ farm is left without animals after a health scare, but she keeps their memory alive looking after her own herd of ‘ pretend cows’ .
With her mother having fallen ill during pregnancy, her father starts to keep chickens and Maxy comes to terms with the challenges of the new birth as she encourages a stubborn hen to lay eggs.
Pretend Cows is one in a series of six illustrated short stories about young people growing up in the countryside.
Book 6
