Kingdom of the Deep - out on the 1st June 200912 March 2009The latest book in the Ramion series by Frank Hinks will be "Kingdom of the Deep" and will be available from 1st June 2009. Magicked to the Kingdom of the Deep by the witch Griselda the boys meet stingrays, octopus and squid (who only want a little squeeze and cuddle) and then a mermaid (whose mother has lost her tail) but fortunately the cat Snuggle comes to the rescue. “The Ramion series are the beautifully illustrated adventures of Snuggle the cat whose job is to protect a family of brothers from the evil Witch Griselda. There is a magical air of excitement and a rapid pace of action in the words. The colourful gouache pictures that accompany each page allow children and their parents to let their imagination drift into the stories. Together they will explore worlds which involve all the things that make a real adventure.” Other current news itemsBlizzard Wizard in Carousel children's book guide Christmas selection08 November 2010A story set in an imaginary world, Ramion, where anything can happen, and usually does! It is a traditional tale of good versus evil and moves along at a brisk pace - especially good for readers who are just beginning to go it alone... Read more » The Blizzard Wizard by Frank Hinks - book review04 October 2010"Frank Hinks' books are so beautifully illustrated and written it's a pleasure to read them again and again. Kids love them because Frank really seems to 'get' them. He knows they want to read classic tales of good v evil, but they also want to read about bottoms and noses and all that kind of stuff. Read more » New novel proving a real chiller27 September 2010A lawyer is set for the publication of his 14th children's novel, centring on the story of a wizard whose touch will turn the mind, body and soul to ice... Read more » "Wrap up warm, 'The Blizzard Wizard' has an icy tale for children this winter!"22 July 2010Frank Hinks' children's book, 'The Blizzard Wizard', is published on 1 October 2010. 'The Blizzard Wizard' is the 14th story in the Ramion series. Aimed at 7/8 years (and all who are young at heart), Hinks' unique style of fantasy adventure with a healthy spoonful of yuckyness is a joy for parents' to read to younger children and older children to read for themselves Read more » |