A new children’s book set in Northumberland with illustrated stories of fairies, monsters and magical beasts is now on sale.
Once Upon A Time in Northumberland by Ashington author Lorna Windham is a collection of humorous short stories inspired by traditional, Northumberland folk tales such as Queen Mab’s Rothley Mill and Dancing Round the Hurl Stone, as well as classic fairy tales such as The Little Match Girl, The Tin Soldier and The Princess and the Pea.
Award-winning writer Lorna said, “I wanted to create stories which would stand the test of time and featured Northumberlandia, the River Blyth and the Simonside Hills - landmarks that many children in the North East will recognise. I loved creating the quirky characters and giving each a predicament to solve, particularly when this touched on modern concerns about the environment and wildlife.”
