WINDY CORNER is the fourth book in the Laura McNaughty Adventures series where Laura finds and rescues a little dog from the rocks after it was washed overboard from a passing yacht. She and her friends also enjoy a camping trip on the Conker which is an island with an abandoned lighthouse, and they take on two badger baiters who come into Stokey's Woods to dig out the badgers from their underground homes.
Laura McBean lives in the middle cottage of three with her brother Johnny and her mum on the edge of Stokey's Woods. Laura was quite a mischievous girl when she was growing up, and that is how she got the nickname of Laura McNaughty. She doesn't get into as much mischief now because she is that little bit older, but if she finds out that someone has been cruel to animals then that person, whoever he or she maybe, will have Laura and her friends to contend with.
Welcome to the Laura McNaughty Adventures. The stories are suitable for all age groups, from kids of all levels, to teens and adults too. It's just good family reading. The books can be read in any order as the stories stand alone.
Simon Dudley's, beautifully written and charmingly portrayed, children's book series is a pleasure to read. The lost and nearly forgotten years of 1950's childhood can be experienced within these pages as the author cleverly immerses you into their world. This is a real treat for any reader, young or old, who fancies a bit of time travel back to when kids could literally be kids.
Simon Dudley is an imaginative and heartfelt storyteller best known for his Laura McNaughty Adventures. The series, so far, is a collection of six charming children's and family adventure books that bring laughter, curiosity, and a sense of wonder to readers of all ages. The stories are set in 1950s England, which is probably the last decade where kids could have fun in the great outdoors without the constraints imposed on them today. The fun will continue as more stories are in the pipeline to enhance the series.
Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Simon draws on a lifelong love of nature, outdoor exploration, and the joyful chaos of childhood to craft stories that are as engaging for adults as they are for young readers. His characters leap off the page with warmth and authenticity, inviting readers into worlds where every woodland trail, harbour festival and snowy Christmas escape becomes an unforgettable adventure.
Simon lives in the UK with his wife where he continues to write, explore the outdoors and dream up new adventures for Laura and her friends.
