Mark Roland Langdales third childrens book is a wacky and wonderful read that debunks the stigma of dyslexia. Hester, Huckleberry and the Sugar House Hauntings is a coming of age tale between Hester and Huckleberry who encounter a haunted sugar house, a haunted steamboat named the grey lady (who, when she puts her mind to it, can fly!), a flying ice cream bicycle cart, and a whole host of dark and magical creatures. Having suffered with dyslexia his whole life, Marks stories also share an important message about encouraging a love of reading and writing in those who also experience difficulty with words. His previous book Penny Farthing and the Man in the Moon also confronted issues surrounding autism a common theme as Mark delves into real life issues that are affecting young children today. Full of wildly colourful illustrations, Marks stories encapsulate the true essence of a joyful childrens book that appeal to children age 8 and over. With more magic and mystery than you can shake a stick at, this book is a truly eye-opening and enjoyable read.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 216 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Troubador Publishing .

MARK ROLAND LANGDALE has had a varied life and career. He has worked with children and teenagers, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to fundraise and he has also travelled down the Amazon.