Clive the spider lives a quiet life in an old pair of boots that once belonged to grandad. But when Albert Spindler, the owner of the boots, finds...

Barry James Freeman
Barry James Freeman

Barry was born in Kempston, Bedfordshire and after a long career in business, he turned his attention to his first love - writing for children. He has written many books featuring wonderful characters who, with humour and pathos, deliver valuable life lessons to children. The 'Mallows Carol', included in 'Mallows Common and Thereabouts', sums up his message perfectly; 'It tells how to live on our planet, how to give, how to love, how to care.'

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Monty’s Boots: Trials and Tribulations of a Post-war Spider

Clive the spider lives a quiet life in an old pair of boots that once belonged to grandad. But when Albert Spindler, the owner of the boots, finds the name Montgomery inside them, he thinks he has struck gold. He believes the boots are a rare relic from Monty, the legendary World War Two hero. He decides to take them to London and sell them at...

The Thirteenth Chime: A Tussel Fleabane Adventure (Adventures of Tussel Fleabane)

The Thirteenth Chime is is an adventure in the series featuring Tussel Fleabane, Adviser and Protector, as he continues his work of protecting the plants and animals as their world is changing fast.
Tussel Fleabane is no ordinary being. In fact he is too tiny to be even considered as a man. He can stand inside a daffodil trumpet to shelter from a...

Mallows Common and Thereabouts: Further Adventures of Tussel Fleabane

Mallows Common and Thereabouts is the third book in the series featuring Tussel Fleabane, Adviser and Protector, as he continues his work of protecting the plants and animals as their world is changing fast. Tussel Fleabane is no ordinary being. In fact he is too tiny to be even considered as a man. He can stand inside a daffodil trumpet to...