Jess Carter and the Bolinder

Jess Carter and the Bolinder
Jess Carter and the Bolinder

by Geoffrey Lewis.

This second canal story for younger readers picks up the tale of young Jess Carter where the first book left off. We go with Jess and Luke south to Uxbridge, where their new boat is being built, and then travel with them as they make their way back towards Birmingham and the Thomas Clayton Ltd yard at Oldbury.

As well as having mechanical difficulties, they also meet a friendly and vaguely mysterious Dutchman, travelling the canals for his Amsterdam newspaper.
Soft back. 135 pages. Price £6.99p and available here.

Gifthorse by Leo McNeir

Gifthorse
Gifthorse

This is the eighth book in the Marnie Walker series.

Two unexpected visitors arrive in Knightly St John, a gifted boy and a secretive stranger with a mysterious past. Despite Marnie’s desire not to become involved in other people’s lives, she is inescapably drawn in by a sequence of events beyond her control.

When tragedy strikes, Marnie is startled to find herself arrested for murder. Even the police have doubts about her involvement in the crime, but all the evidence suggests otherwise, and proving her innocence is virtually impossible.

Soft back. 365 pages. 15.4cms x 23.5cms approx.

Price £8.99p and can be ordered here.

Latest Leo McNeir book

I received this information too late for it to appear in yesterday’s newsletter.

Leo McNeir’s latest novel, the eighth in his Marnie Walker series, is to be launched on 16th April.

The book launch will be at an event arranged by a group of Leo’s readers at Cosgrove Village Hall, Bridge Street, Cosgrove, Northants, MK19 7JH. This is close to the Grand Union Canal and some people will be arriving by boat for the “Sally Ann Rally”.

The gathering will start at 4.30 with light refreshments and time to chat with Leo and others. This will be followed at 6.30 with a Sally Ann Supper picnic in the hall. Bring your own food and drink for the picnic.