Title: The Plumber and the Wishing Well: A Children’s Christmas Story
Written by: Liam
Maher
Illustrated by: Gin
May
Pages: 26
Ages: 4-10
Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
Hardcover ISBN: 9781616332693
Soft cover ISBN: 9781616332686
e-Book ISBN: 9781616332709
Published: June 2012
Christmas Eve morning arrives and the poor plumber’s anguish
of not being able to provide presents to his family breaks his heart. His
friend, Tupo Hoopoe feels the plumber’s pain and seeks advice from Oracle Owl.
An unlikely suggestion bewilders Tupo Hoopoe, but knowing Oracle Owl is wise
beyond compare he travels to “the centre of the wood.” What Tupo Hoopoe
witnesses there is beyond comprehension. Astonished by the arrival of three “little
people,” an elf, a fairy, and a leprechaun at the broken and hidden wishing well,
an idea like non-other comes to mind.
What can three little people and wishing well have to do
with helping the poor plumber? Why empathy for another’s plight. This unlikely
grouping of a plumber, an elf, a fairy, and a leprechaun sets the pace for a
heartwarming tale of compassion and honesty.
Liam Maher’s expert knack of the written word brings the
world of fairy tales to life in a magical Christmas story to be enjoyed
throughout the year.
Gin May’s alluring illustrations captures the magic
beautifully.
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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval Recipient and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
Donna,
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a intriguing story, with such and unusual cast of characters.
Carol
Hi, Donna,
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting cast of characters, and I love the title. I'll have to check it out!
Yes, I love the whole idea of the book. Such a lovely idea. Good luck, Liam and Gin, and thanks, Donna!
ReplyDeleteGreat review Donna. I too reviewed this book, and found it to be one of those books that will become a Christmas favorite for years to come. Wishing you great success Liam.
ReplyDeleteI too reviewed the book and loved it - it's a very heartwarming tale with some amusing twists. Liam Maher did a wonderful job and the illustrations are nice too.
ReplyDeleteHI Donna, I know others will enjoy this story as much as I did when I reviewed it, too. The magic is unpredictable and refreshing. Wishing Liam and Gin much success all year long with this special Christmas story.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Donna. As far as I'm concerned it's never too early to start Christmas shopping! :-)
ReplyDeleteMayra
Thank you Donna for the marvellous review. To the others here who left comments I want to say thank you also. Such heartwarning words are of great support to a writer.
ReplyDeleteLove the cover, Liam. Donna's review made me put it on my Christmas list for grand-kids. Congratulations, mate.
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