Fern Hollow
| Author | John Patience |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | John Patience |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's, fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Peter Haddock Ltd |
| Published | 1980 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Fern Hollow Animal Stories is a series of over sixteen books written and illustrated by British author John Patience.
About
[edit]The series of books revolve around a village populated by animal characters in what appears to be an early 20th century setting. These stories, illustrated in a traditional natural and interesting style, have remained very popular among children and even adults, since they first appeared and there are more than 16 titles in the series.
Characters
[edit]- The Acorns - Trevor and Eileen Acorn and their children Jasper, Jiggy & Podger Acorn (squirrels).
- The Bouncers - Doug and Angela Bouncer, Grandpa and Granny Bouncer and their children Patch, Pippa & Toby Bouncer (rabbits).
- The Brambles - Farmer Barnaby and Belinda Bramble and their children Madge, Tugger & Tuppence Bramble (badgers).
- The Bushys - Dr. Rory and Ruth Bushy and their son Fergus Bushy (squirrels).
- The Chips - Kelvin and Nadia Chips and their two teenage sons Chucky & Flip Chips (beavers).
- The Crackleberrys - Samuel and Mira Crackleberry and their daughter Poppy Crackleberry (voles).
- The Croakers - Albert and Iris Croaker and their children Dipper & Lily Croaker (frogs).
- The Dimlys - Parson Derek and Helen Dimly and their daughter Lupin Dimly (moles).
- The Hoppits - P.C. Austin and Lesley Hoppit and their children Clarence, Clarissa and Horace Hoppit (hares).
- The Periwinkles - Dennis and Suzanne Periwinkle and their son Wally Periwinkle (otters).
- The Prickles - Patrick and Paula Prickles and their daughter Polly Prickles (hedgehogs).
- The Rustys - Eric and Roxy Rusty and their children Dusty, Redvers & Rufus Rusty (foxes).
- The Thimbles - Barry and Karen Thimble and their children Dilly & Pud Thimble (fieldmice).
- The Tuttleebees - Carl and Janet Tuttleebee and their children Heather, Monty & Spud Tuttleebee (mice).
- The Twinkles - Oliver and Vanessa Twinkle and their children Dash, Midge, Skipper & Sparky Twinkle (shrews).
- The Willowbanks - Hector and Ellie Willowbank and their son Spike Willowbank (hedgehogs).
- Miss Crisp (fox)
- Brock Gruffy (badger)
- Professor Sigmund Swamp (toad)
- Lord Trundle (fox)
- Lady Edwina Trundle (fox)
- Admiral Benjamin Trundle (fox)
- Boris Blink (owl)
- Leapy Lizard (lizard)
- Blodger (rabbit)
- Cook (badger)
- Stripey (badger)
- Jingle (mouse)
- Sigfreid Whirlygill (otter)
- Old Man Heron (heron)
- Snitch and Snatch (weasels)
- Alphonso Duff (rabbit)
Books
[edit]- The Seasons in Fern Hollow
- Granny Bouncer's Rescue
- The Tortoise Fair
- Muddles at the Manor
- Sigmund's Birthday Surprise
- Mr Rusty's New House
- The Unscary Scarecrow
- The Brass Band Robbery
- Sports Day
- Brock the Balloonist
- Parson Dimly's Treasure Hunt
- Mrs Merryweather's Letter
- The Floating Restaurant
- Castaways on Heron Island
- The Midsummer Banquet
- The Mysterious Fortune Teller
- Spike and the Cowboy Band
Solve the Mystery books
[edit]- Strangers in Town
- The Giant's Footsteps
- The Missing Ring
- The Mystery Voice
Little books
[edit]- Baked In a Pie
- Magical Mr. Willowbank
- Monty's Dragon
- Sailing Race