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    The Early Days

    By Maxwell Grantly

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    Maxwell and Skippy were no ordinary elves; they had been present at an event that was both courageous and tragic. Their parents had been terribly mown down by a speeding bus, after rescuing a pair of hedgehogs from the perils of the tarmac ribbon.

    Grateful for their lives, the two hedgehogs decided to adopt the young baby elves but soon discovered that they were unsuitable to rear such unique offspring. How could they know about the ways of the elves, what foods to feed them or how to care for them?

    Find out how the two young brothers found themselves in the care of the friendly Cardinal Snowfield, Bishop Delaney and Father Mosely at their church of St. Nicholas-on-the-Dell.

    This short story is the first of a series of six tales that chronicle the early days of Maxwell and Skippy. It is meant to be read aloud to young children. These two small mischievous characters will enchant you and your family. The accompanying illustrations by Skippy Beresford will delight and stimulate your child’s imagination. Will Maxwell and Skippy ever discover the love and care of a supportive adoptive family?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMaxwell Grantly
    Release dateJul 28, 2016
    ISBN9781370900862
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    The Early Days
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    Maxwell Grantly

    Maxwell Grantly is the nom de plume of a schoolteacher, living in a small seaside town on the east coast of Great Britain. Although he has written many short stories, he does not think of himself as an author. Maxwell is, first and foremost, merely a mathematics teacher. He simply writes just because he enjoys doing so and for no other reason. Being a schoolteacher, Maxwell Grantly enjoys reading children’s literature as part of his work as well as for recreation. However, as a writer, he does not always write books that could be described as typically suitable for the younger reader: his work is incredibly varied in both syntax and style. Maxwell produces short stories that he enjoys writing and that he enjoys reading. Sometimes he uses vocabulary and imagery that is more suited to adults. At other times, he writes directly for a younger audience. This means that some of his books may only be suitable for accomplished young readers (or for adults who might like a break from their regular reading agenda) while others may be suitable for younger readers who are still developing their literacy skills. By not targeting his work to one particular audience and by not being a professional author, it does mean that Maxwell has an incredible freedom to branch out and simply write recreationally for his own artistic satisfaction. If you enjoy reading his stories then he is pleased that you were able to briefly enter his fantasy world too, if only for a brief ten or fifteen minutes.

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