Jessie Granton and the Invisible Steps - Softcover

Simon Lloyd Whitworth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0956680208 ISBN 13: 9780956680204

Publisher: Bluebell Wood Publications, 2010

Synopsis

This inspiring story appeals to the imagination in all of us, and our desire to belong. It lets us see our Earth from a different perspective. Above all, it is a call for gentleness and kindness. Daisy and Boomer sat on the wing of the plane. Both of them had heard of Mother Nature s missing daughter. Both longed for her return to Bluebell Wood. But none of us knew how her absence threatened Bluebell Wood and our very existence... In her short life Jessie has already lost all her family and her home. Now she is afraid that she will lose her new friends and her extraordinary life in Bluebell Wood. She turns her fear into strength to stand her ground against the approaching darkness.

About this title

About the Author:

Simon Whitworth was born in Watford, England. Having lived a life of extreme diversity he longed to share the emotions that he had experienced - not in an autobiography, but in a fantasy novel. He is now working on the sequel to Jessie Granton and the Invisible Steps and the music for a stage version of Jessie s adventures.

Review:

Although the subject of good versus evil has been used by many authors throughout the centuries, young readers of Jessie Granton and the Invisible Steps by Simon Whitworth will experience this battle in a truly unique and mesmerizing way. With an imaginative and creative mind, Mr. Whitworth delivers a classic adventure that portrays both strength and gentleness. The writing is excellent and quickly sweeps readers into a word portrait of fantasy that is filled with vivid description, a distinctive storyline, and colorful characters. Jessie, the main character, is a young girl of small stature who lives a comfortable, secluded life in her Granton Manor home. Her mother tutors her, but there is very little other communication with her or anyone else--whether it be with her father, the staff, or the many visitors that frequent the large home with its beautiful grounds. Her life is pleasant and she feels loved and secure in her surroundings. Though, at age eighteen, Jessie receives a portion of her inheritance, she is not happy; however, she usually keeps her emotions in check. Inwardly, Jessie is running from life, making her home in Granton Manor a place of gatherings. Her time is spent recovering from the activities of the night before or planning future events. On her better days, she goes and sits among the bluebells, comparing the lives of humans and animals with that of plants and trees. This novel is very philosophical in nature. Jessie takes great solace in flying her great-grandfathers de Havilland aircraft which he had flown in World War I. Often, at dawn, she would leave a party, climb into the pilot's seat of that aircraft and soar into the sky. But on one such excursion, she doesn't return to Granton Manor. Somehow, in flying toward the heavens, without descending, she manages to hit ground. It is her first acquaintance with an area known as Bluebell Wood where Bluebells flourish and an astounding adventure awaits her. Had she really crashed on land that was floating above earth? Were there other such lands? Jessie meets many characters in Bluebell Wood; the first is Oakleigh, a creature who identifies himself as being a Bella. When kind spirits leave Earth, angels would place each one in the heart of a Bella who died only when letting the spirit go; this would occur only if the Bella failed in an earthly quest. However, this made it possible for darkness and the Squash Mes--definitely not kind spirits--to enter and the number of them were growing rapidly. With the Bellas and others all working together, hopefully more quests will be successful. But the greater question is whether or not Jessie will be able to save Bluebell Wood from death and destruction when they battle the Squash Mes. Does she ever return to the magnificent house of Granton Manor? Intermingled with the Bellas, readers will meet some human beings, a betrayer, an angel, a very brave dog, Squash Mes, and the daughter of Mother Nature. As the plot unravels, readers will keep turning the pages with anticipation. I highly recommend this book. It is very different and that difference is good and sets it apart from other children's novels. Purchase a copy today. --Bettie Corbin Tucker

About this edition

• Publisher: Bluebell Wood Publications
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0956680208
• ISBN 13: 9780956680204
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 503