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Monday, 26 September 2016
The Cucumber Catastrophe in The Hairy-Legged Mystery....
Today has been fun because I have had numerous questions about The Hairy-Legged Mystery and where such an idea came from. In all honesty these amusing little things just pop into my head and I find myself smirking. I then think hmmmm how can I turn this into something that will make me laugh while I write. It is that simple... Anyway Lisa Hicks is the voice behind The Hairy-Legged Mystery and I feel that I would love to share her voice interpretation. She has me in hysterics! So here is the moment in the book where the cucumber patch is in a bit of a disaster!
I hope you all find it amusing...
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Saturday, 17 September 2016
What a wonderful review!!! - Thank you!
Format: Paperback
The storyline of the short book is fun, exciting and imaginative. Allure does a stellar job at creating such vivd characters while letting readers 'get in' on the playing between two siblings.
The characters range from young children to grown adults. Lisa is able to execute these characters so genuinely you sometimes forget that they are all being voiced by one person. Such a true actor! My nephews absolutely loved listening to Lisa's spirited performance and were always kept on their toes wondering what was coming next. They especially loved the way Lisa said Oop Oop and continued to imitate it all day! Lisa skillfully hits all the right marks reading this audiobook and I can't wait to listen to what she comes out with next.
The characters range from young children to grown adults. Lisa is able to execute these characters so genuinely you sometimes forget that they are all being voiced by one person. Such a true actor! My nephews absolutely loved listening to Lisa's spirited performance and were always kept on their toes wondering what was coming next. They especially loved the way Lisa said Oop Oop and continued to imitate it all day! Lisa skillfully hits all the right marks reading this audiobook and I can't wait to listen to what she comes out with next.
Friday, 19 August 2016
Can having your legs waxed wipe out the electricity in a remote Sri Lankan village?
Can having your legs waxed wipe out the electricity in a remote Sri Lankan village?
One of my great friends is convinced that I got the inspiration for one of my more recent children's books from a leg waxing experience. In fact, she announced on the train that while we were in Sri Lanka that my leg wax caused a static burst that destroyed the electricity connections across a village... She said I was 'The Hairy-Legged Mystery!'
As with all myths, this one started when I looked at my 'holiday' legs and thought they needed a wax. That afternoon, while we were travelling on a Sri Lankan train, my friend frowned at me and said 'I think those hairy-bad-boys need a wax'. She pointed at my legs rather than any other part of my body. So after travelling across Sri Lanka by train, we came to a lovely village in the mountains. It was here we found a beauty salon that had a rather good waxing menu. So while I volunteered myself for a hair-ripping experience, my great friend negotiated a rather large gin in a giant jar. She was happy to say the least and I knew, being that she was a laughter therapist, that the bar was going to be in laughaceous uproar by the time I returned.
That evening I dubiously I crossed the road and my friend waved with a huge smirk on her face and a jar of gin in her hand. She knew I hated waxing but it was necessary. Legs that resembled cousin IT, from the Adam's family was not attractive and resulted in some terrible tan lines. What's more a hairy halo around one's legs was drawing some rather curious looks from the locals.
So there I am with two lovely Sri Lankan beauticians concealing their hairy horror. The wax was applied and Rrrrip! All the village lights went out. In complete darkness I wondered whether the hair on ones' legs could create an enormous static burst... Who was I to deny the fact that the timing was immaculate? Could one quantum hair destroy a planet? Could a hairy-legged entanglement wipe out a village electricity? 'Oh madam,' said one of the beauticians. The pair proceeded to shine their mobile torches and continued with the hair-ripping escapades.
LINK TO THE HAIRY LEGGED MYSTERY:
Sunday, 10 July 2016
Three Five Star Reviews for The Hairy-Legged Mystery...
Three Five Star Reviews for The Hairy-Legged Mystery...
Since this is my final day of promoting both The Hairy-Legged Mystery and Tingle Dingle and The Little Mischiefs... I decided to post the most wonderful reviews I have received yet. It generally makes me happy to think that the books have provided so much pleasure. You realise it is not about you - it is about the fact that people are uplifted, entertained and provided with opportunity for enjoyment. I am sooooo grateful that people take the time to read my creations and then spend a little extra time posting the review. So I just want to say thank you to all those who have already read The Hairy-Legged Mystery and those who have taken the time to feed back. I am now working on the next amusing children's book creation so will let The Hairy-Legged Mystery and Tingle Dingle make their own way in the world. My favourite reviews are below... Thank you....
"A Delightfully Cute Story, Loved it"
This cute children's story has everything going for it. It was such a delight. It brought the inner child out in me and I found myself giggling. I can't wait till my youngest two grandchildren get to listen to it. This isn't scary at all and in fact I think the ending is adorable.
Ruby Allure is a wonderful storyteller. I'd recommend this audiobook all day to not only the kiddos but young at heart adults too.
Lisa Hicks did an awesome job reading this book. She has a great voice for children's stories with perfect voice inflections. Her voice is attention holding and she too is a natural storyteller. I love the way she says Oop Oop and her voice for the Bouffant Banshee. Completely entertaining.
“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”"Beautifully Performed Tale"
Where does The Hairy Legged Mystery rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?Top 10. Ms. Hicks was marvelous! I was mesmerized from the opening sentence to the last sentence.Who was your favorite character and why?The children were wonderful. Ms. Allure weaves a wonderful tale that captures the imagination of both young and old. Paired with Ms. Hicks performance made this audiobook a perfect 10.Which scene was your favorite?I loved storytime/bedtime with the children and their parents.Any additional comments?I received a copy via audiobook boom in exchange for an unbiased review."Intriguing with a WONDERFULLY twist at the end"
This is the 2nd story by this author I have read and I love it. Will eagerly seek more by her. The story was captivating, mystical magical and entertaining. The parental
Bed time stories and deceptions of the various monsters and creatures of fantasy keep you guessing as to what it
Is. The reveal is more magical for the build up and Even more amazing than described. Loved it and highly recommend it for kids and adults alike. Good luck figuring it out. I received this audiobook from the author narrator or publisher for free via audiobookboom in exchange for an unbiased review
THE HIARY-LEGGED MYSTERY ON AUDIBLE LINK: http://www.audible.com/pd/Kids/The-Hairy-Legged-Mystery-Audiobook/B01H2HF0XU/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1468187800&sr=1-1#publisher-summary
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Tingle Dingle Audio Sample
Tingle Dingle and The Little Mischiefs is for those lovely people who like fun little fairy tales about mischief, magic and 'the moral of the story.' Please share with parents and children alike who enjoy such stories... Thank you so much. The link for the audio is at the bottom of the page...
http://www.audible.com/pd/Kids/Tingle-Dingle-and-the-Little-Mischiefs-Audiobook/B01GW55E48/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1467135555&sr=1-1
"Nice book for my grandchildren"
http://www.audible.com/pd/Kids/Tingle-Dingle-and-the-Little-Mischiefs-Audiobook/B01GW55E48/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1467135555&sr=1-1
Where does Tingle Dingle and the Little Mischiefs rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I haven't listened to very many but I loved the way the narrator added sound effects. Even though this is a childrens' book I thorough enjoyed listening to it.
What did you like best about this story?
The sound effects
What about Triera Holley’s performance did you like?
Her voice is soothing and clear.
Sunday, 19 June 2016
The Hairy-Legged Mystery Voice Sample..
The Hairy-Legged Mystery,
Narrated by Lisa Hicks
One afternoon, while Ben and Jenny play in the garden, Ben notices a pair of extremely hairy legs belonging to a huge creature hiding in their hedge. Just as they investigate, they are called in for tea. From that moment on, the pair attempt to determine what the creature is.
During the night, they watch from their bedroom window and can see the outline of a hairy shape lurking in the darkness. It had to be a monster didn't it? What did that monster want? The whole thing was turning into a mystery. Why had the cucumber patch been destroyed? Had the creature taken the fruit bowl? Why would the prize roses be beheaded? Was the creature trying to get their attention? The whole thing had turned into a hairy-legged mystery!
Link TO THE AUDIO BOOK:
http://www.audible.com/pd/Kids/The-Hairy-Legged-Mystery-Audiobook/B01H2HF0XU/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1466355259&sr=1-1#publisher-summary
Saturday, 18 June 2016
An Interview with Lisa Hicks, the voice behind The Hairy Legged Mystery!
An Interview with Lisa Hicks, the voice behind The Hairy Legged Mystery!
This week The Hairy-Legged Mystery burst onto the audiobook market and made a hugely hairy impact. With the audio fluffaciousness reaching the masses, I felt that the world like to know a bit more about Lisa Hicks - the voice artist and producer behind the audiobook. Lisa trained as an actor, spent
several years acting on stage, in TV and film, and then became an elementary
school librarian. I guess you want to know a little bit more than that... So here are some questions that will give you a better insight.
Q: How did you get into producing audiobooks?
I love “Kid Lit”, I love reading it,
I love listening to it and I love being a matchmaker – finding just the right
book for each kid. Part of my job in the
library was to read aloud to the students, and they enjoyed my readings as much
as I enjoyed performing books for them.
I am also an avid audiobook
listener. I listen during car trips,
while walking and while doing housework.
When a narrator “gets” the author’s voice, then has the skills to
communicate that voice, it is magic and I am transported into the book in a
powerful way.
A few years ago I began to wonder if
I could combine my acting training, experience with kids, love of books and
technical skills to become a narrator myself.
It has been two years of a roller-coaster-learning-curve, but I am
enjoying the ride!
Q: What do you look for when choosing to work on an audio
book?
For the moment I am sticking with
what I know – kids’ ‘tween and teen
books, but I feel sure I will branch out with experience. I look for books which respect the
intelligence of the audience. I will not audition for a book if I feel the
author is talking down to the young reader, or manipulating a reader of any
age.
Q:
What are some of your funniest/ weirdest and most awkward experiences
within audio production?
Hmm… I’m something of a
newbie. Check back with me in a couple
of years ;-)
Q: What was it about The Hairy-Legged Mystery books that
appealed?
I fell in love with the characters
and their family life. I wanted to be in
that family where the kids love to play outside, where they think fast, take
risks and back each other up. Hats off
to their working parents, who manage to give their kids space, but hang with
them at bedtime too, telling wildly imaginative stories.
Also, I should mention Ruby that
your writing style makes narrating easy.
You have a natural conversational tone with realistic dialogue, which
made the job of a narrating this book an absolute pleasure.
Q: What are your favourite bits of The Hairy-Legged mystery
that the readers should listen out for?
Listen for the tea-time scene in
which Ben and Jenny hide the creature under the table. While
banana peels and orange skins fly, the pair try to cover the sounds and
distract their parents from discovering their secret.
Q: What advice do you have for authors intending to produce
audiobooks?
GO FOR IT! The audiobook audience is growing. There are people like me who listen while
doing mindless tasks, people who are learning English and will use your book to
improve their language skills, and there are brilliantly intelligent people who
are dyslexic and who appreciate a good read minus the agro of decoding . GO FOR IT!
LINK TO THE HAIRY LEGGED MYSTERY ON AUDIO:
http://www.audible.com/pd/Kids/The-Hairy-Legged-Mystery-Audiobook/B01H2HF0XU/ref=a_search_c4_1_9_srTtl?qid=1466104902&sr=1-9
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NEW RELEASE: TINGLE DINGLE AND THE LITTLE MISCHIEFS
NEW RELEASE: THE HAIRY-LEGGED MYSTERY
Thursday, 16 June 2016
WRITE.PRODUCE. RELEASE...
WRITE. PRODUCE. RELEASE.
Admittedly we have both matured in the last ten years. The way we approach things have changed dramatically. She has watched my writing journey with amusement. In the beginning there were heady ideals and great aspirations which gradually whittled away to become the purity of creation. My delusional ideals were quite hilarious now when I look back; however, they are what drove me to write daily. They motivated me to create discipline and conquer the inner critic, the inner saboteur and the deluded grandiose egotism that demanded that I prove to the world that I was special. I now write anonymously because I have no desire to be known. That is quite a reverse of the dream of standing in the spotlight!
On my journey I realised that I knew less than I thought, that ego was a dick and that actually the outcome is nothing in comparison to the beauty of being immersed in creativity. For me creativity is like being suspended in this beautiful light space where everything is possible. It is a space filled with magic, dreams, laughter and manifestation. I love it there. It has fairies, mythological creatures and all manner of hero waiting to take part in adventures. All the pieces of the puzzle are suspended in all directions and it my job to waft around the creative realm pulling all the pieces together into an adventurous narrative.
My friend then, in her own special way, pointed out creativity and writing was the opportunity to 'give' something of you to the world. That creativity is between you and your maker; however, once made you can share your creation with the world. That is why I publish the work - to share and to come to completion. Another great learning is that no one owes you anything, no one needs to read your work and no one owes you an income from what you create... This then leads people to the question then why create at all? THE ANSWER IS JOY AND THAT YOU ARE COMPELLED TO CREATE. Creativity has picked you to be the vessel to transmute an idea into reality. Isn't that a privilege?
This goes back to my friend and her insight: she arrived at a point in her life where she no longer needs to toil. Simplicity became the answer. She came to the conclusion after numerous successes that they meant nothing. The mastery comes from finding beauty in the mundane and when you master that then what do you need? It is funny how we both arrived at the same conclusion from very different paths. I was always competitive and taking part in sports competitions whilst writing books and climbing the career ladder. At the same time she set up businesses, developed property and had a family. Two very different paths but one conclusion - the joy is truly in the journey and learning to be authentic. By taking such paths we are open to learn who we truly are. At first we may aspire to be something or to have something. Yet the journey reveals us all the facets of self. During the journey we discover new pieces of the puzzle which can be slotted into the spaces that needed to be filled. During the journey we see our shadows and conquer our own dragons in search of the treasure. However, we are the treasure and yet we have looked outside for that validation. So with all that in mind, my approach is WRITE. PRODUCE. RELEASE. Today The Hairy Legged Mystery was released on audio. Fantastic job Lisa. Thanks for being the voice of the story! The amazing thing is that it already sells and I guess that is because I loved writing it. Those who have read it say they can feel the fun in it. What more can you want than that? People ask me about the money side of things - that is no longer the motivation - it is nice; however, the royalties become the by-product of the joy I felt in the creation. The value for me now is in creativity because ultimately money is a piece of paper with a stranger's face on that is used for exchange. Money is not the motivation the experience is and that is when things truly changed...
LINK TO THE HAIRY LEGGED MYSTERY ON AUDIO:
http://www.audible.com/pd/Kids/The-Hairy-Legged-Mystery-Audiobook/B01H2HF0XU/ref=a_search_c4_1_9_srTtl?qid=1466104902&sr=1-9
Monday, 13 June 2016
Tingle Dingle & The Little Mischiefs - YIPEEEEE! MISCHIEF!!!!
Today Tingle Dingle and The Little Mischiefs arrived on audio. Tierra did a wonderful job and in all honesty it is wonderful to know that children are able to hear a funny bedtime story that popped from my random imagination....
LINK: TO TINGLE DINGLE & THE LITTLE MISCHIEFS ON AUDIO: http://www.audible.com/pd/Kids/Tingle-Dingle-and-the-Little-Mischiefs-Audiobook/B01GW55E48/ref=a_search_c4_1_8_srTtl?qid=1465848730&sr=1-8
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| A fun bedtime story!!! |
Sunday, 12 June 2016
Are You Having A Laugh?
Are you having a laugh?
Come on admit it: there is nothing like a good belly laugh
or laughing until there are tears streaming from your eyes and you can hardly
breathe. In fact laughing hysterically is one of my favourite things and I
indulge in it regularly. That is why I returned to writing children’s books because I can
step into a world of wonder, where the most ridiculous scenarios have me shaking
with laughter or force me to take a stroll around the room to get myself back
in order. The thing is laughter is infectious. It lifts our energy and even on
a cell level contributes to our health. So why aren’t we laughing more? Or
laughing as much as possible?
There was a time when I was working for a large corporation
and the head of the department, who appeared as though he had a smell under his
nose, passed by while I was shaking with laughter. He paused by my desk and
asked whether I was actually laughing. I replied that I was. He seemed bemused,
as if he had not witnessed laughter in a long time. Later that day I was called into an office and
advised by my manger that I was to limit my conversation to ‘Good Morning and
Good Night’ and certainly no laughter shenanigans. I asked him whether he
realised that a happy team was a highly productive team. He avoided answering.
I also questioned him - I said since people spend a huge amount of time at work
– did they expect them to be robots? His response was ‘yes they wanted robots.’
They wanted the ‘robots’ to produce. Needless to say, I handed in my resignation.
Within three months ninety percent of team left because the atmosphere had died and
people did not want to spend their days doing a mundane job in misery. The
remaining ten percent happened to be one person – the manager.
As the complete opposite to the above, my great friend is a
laughter therapist and laughter yoga teacher. She uses laughter to break down
internal barriers. She has developed quite a reputation and recently was asked
to hold a speech for the police. So guess what she did? She got a huge hall of
police people to laugh like the laughing policeman until everyone was shaking
with laughter. The atmosphere in the room was so energised that everything she said was inspired. The room was united in laughter and each and every police
officer who attended that talk left with such a positive experience that they
would attend again. The thing is
laughter unites people and makes them more open. Don’t you gravitate to the person
who is filled with laughter instead of the one who stands like a black-hole
filled with doom?
With all the above in mind, I have taken some time out from
writing my intensively researched books to having a bit of fun with some
children’s books. Some of my colleagues at work asked me to put something together
that would appeal to their children. So I came up with The Hairy-Legged
Mystery, which went on sale last week, was snapped up for audio this week and
the production is already complete and should be released next week. The same thing
happened with Tingle Dingle and The Little Mischiefs. Both of these books were
written for personal entertainment and friends and were not expected to be put out
into the wider market. Instead I wrote them with the intention to create
something that made me laugh out loud at the desk and would be fun for my friends to read to their children. I admit, I do do some rather
bizarre things and crying at the desk could be considered one of them. The way that I see it is that I write for sheer enjoyment and
creativity - that enjoyment involves belly laughter, general tears of laughter
at the desk and titles like a ‘cucumber catastrophy.’
What I have realised
through creating these books is that laughter is precious. Laughter lifts our
spirits and illuminates our souls. The question ‘are you having a laugh?’ made
me consider how can I bring more laughter to the world. There is so much doom
and gloom around and endless fear being perpetuated that I came to the
conclusion we need more laughter. Obviously the answer is not pointing at
people and laughing because that would be unfair. This one thought actually was
the catalyst for the current children’s book I am writing. I am not going to
give details because it is not complete yet. It does involved giggling, laughter and a baddy who is truly miserable. The thing is the world needs more
laughter and unites people positively through laughter. So my question is not
only are you have a laugh but how do we encourage more laughter to lift our
energy? If you have any answers that would be wonderful!!! This is the reason I
released Tingle Dingle and The Little Mischiefs along with The Hairy-Legged
Mystery because it is my way of sharing the laughter.
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NEW RELEASE: THE HAIRY-LEGGED MYSTERY
Friday, 27 May 2016
The Joy of Releasing Children's books
Share the Joy...
There are certain things in life that are a real joy and for me sitting creating random stories that make me laugh at the computer is one of them... I know... However, if you don't laugh hysterically at your own jokes then why should other people find them funny? Well that is my justification - I practice my humour on myself!
Anyway now that you all know that I can be found at a laptop laughing, I wanted to share my joy. Writing for children has to be one of the most fun things ever. First of all you can be a real kid when you write and children get the most bizarre humour. What's more, when you see their little faces light up because they love the story... Well that to me is just magical. Of course the best bit is when they actually laugh at something that you have spent ages laughing at... Phew! So today I released Tingle Dingle and The Little Mischiefs - it will be on sale tomorrow on Kindle. It is aimed at the ages 4-7. It was yet another really fun little book that was written for my friend's kiddies. These are the same people that persuaded me to release The Hairy Legged Mystery. So this week two new books have hit the market and I always find it interesting to watch the response... We will see... In the meantime, here is the first chapter. I hope you like it... This book was written to be a bedtime story...
Tingle Dingle and The Little Mischiefs.
CHAPTER 1
Tingle could not help herself as she quietly placed the huge
spider on her Aunty Joanne’s plate while she was not looking. Tingle sat
waiting quietly knowing that no one had noticed except for her little brother.
He knew not say anything otherwise there would be trouble! There was silence in
the open plan apartment while the two children waited.
They waited and waited and waited. For two minutes Tingle
and Josh sat quietly watching the huge spider climb Aunty Joanne’s roast
potatoes. Her aunty stopped chatting, lifted her fork and then...
‘AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,’ Aunty Joanne’s shrill scream made both Tingle and
Josh cover their ears.
Aunty Joanne jumped backwards from her chair.
The chair hit a table full of ornaments. SMASH! CRASH! and
BAMMMMM!
Tingle sniggered. Her mother quickly grabbed a glass and
covered the spider. She then dashed to the communal garden where the spider was
released into the grass.
Tingle hid her giggles behind her hand. Josh sat picking at his peas.
Aunty Joanne frowned, ‘You did that didn’t you Tingle?’
Tingle made her best innocent little girl’s face.
Aunty Joanne smiled to herself. ‘You think you will get away
with it don’t you?’
‘Get away with what?’ Tingle replied sweetly biting the
crunchy bit of a roast potato on the end of her fork.
Tingle could not help herself, if there was mischief to be
had then Tingle had to be involved. Tingle was the type of little girl that had
messy hair, mud on her lovely dresses and had often decorated her younger
brother with lipstick on his forehead. She was nearly eight years old and
neither tall or short but my goodness she could have a proper tantrum if she
did not get her way. That was Tingle all
over - she had to have her own way and create mischief. What made it worse was
she had to make sure that she was centre of attention.
When her mother returned from freeing the spider, she stood by
the dinner table with her hands on her hips. Tingle was in trouble. She knew
she was going to be punished but it was worth it!
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Tuesday, 24 May 2016
The Hairy-Legged Mystery
The Mystery of The Hairy-legged Mystery...
Okay I admit it - when I wrote The Hairy-legged Mystery I was not expecting to publish it. I wrote it as a bit of fun to read to my friend's children. I wanted to provide a real sense of mystery for five to seven year olds... I also intended to make it a joy / amusing for my best friends to read to their little ones... They know me well and are aware I have a certain sense of humour. Of course they expected some rather random events that would make them smile. Well it seems that a book about hairy legs seems to have proven popular with the kiddies and parents - so I put it on Kindle. To make it even more exciting an audio producer has snapped it up in the last hour to produce on audio... So something is going on with it:) Oh God - imagine after writing all my other books that I get known for a hairy-legged mystery. That is hysterical in itself!
Here is the synopsis:
One afternoon, while Ben and Jenny play in the garden, Ben
notices a pair of extremely hairy legs belonging to a huge creature hiding in
their hedge. Just as they investigate they are called in for tea. From that
moment on the pair attempt to determine what the ‘creature’ is. During the
night they watch from their bedroom window and can see the outline of a hairy
shape lurking in the darkness. It had to be a monster didn’t it? What did that
monster want? The whole thing was turning into a mystery. Why had the cucumber
patch been destroyed? Had the creature taken the fruit bowl? Why would the prize
roses be beheaded? Was the creature trying to get their attention? The whole
thing had turned into a hairy legged mystery!
FIRST CHAPTER:
The Hairy-legged Mystery
By Ruby Allure
Copyright Ruby Allure 2016
All rights fall with Ruby Allure
For the ‘little dudes’ that find my random
stories amusing.
Thank you for making me give this to the
world!
CHAPTER 1
HAIRY HEDGES
What was
that wriggling in the hedge?
Ben, a
scruffy bean-pole of a boy aged nine, paused and picked up his ball. The sun
had finally come out and the smell of damp grass and earth hung in the air. He
glanced back at his little sister, Jenny, who was coated in mud. Her curly dark
hair was encrusted against her face and her green eyes looked impatient as
usual. She stood with her hands on her hips waiting because she wanted to play!
With a Shhh! sign Ben waved her over and pointed.
With a frown and a stomp she trampled over. ‘Come on!’ she said irritably. Ben
made another Shhh! sign.
“What?” Jenny whispered.
With
a confused look she followed his gaze and listened. There it was again, a
rustling, a snorting and a gulping. What was it? “Oooop, ooop…”
The brother
and sister crouched down and peered at the bracken beneath the hedge. Two very
hairy legs with dark feet that looked like long
sultanas stood in some mud. The pair glanced at each other. They had never seen anything like it before.
“What is it?” mouthed Jenny. “It’s not human,” Ben replied with a shrug. There was definitely some kind of creature close by. Had it emerged from the forest beyond their garden? Did they dare find out?
“Tea time!” called their mother.
The pair
stood up and did not know what to do. Should they tell their parents or should
they find out more?“Come on kids” said their father strolling out onto the patio. “What’s so exciting that you want to stay outside instead of have your tea?”
“Nothing!” They both replied at the same time.
Their father
studied them with a certain look on his face.
“Nothing eh?” Well then you best get in for your tea. “I made
Lasagne and your mother made fruit trifle.”
There was definitely
something there...
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