Books with author Mitchell Symons

Following on from 'Lost in the Woods - The Adventure of Arthur' this illustrated, 8,500 word story is for a slightly older age group of nine to thirteen year olds. In 'EarthKeeper - The Second Adventure of Arthur' the boy is selected for a magical task by the Giant Oak. In a walled garden out of time and out of place, he is to find and grow the plants he chooses, preserving them from accident and devastation. The 'Arthur Series' of stories comes from a deep green place in the middle of the woods. The stories defy convention and seek to build a respect, knowledge and interaction with nature for young people.

Arthur gets lost in a wood and is guided through a vision quest by woodland animals. He sees how mankind has become separated from nature in this ‘green adventure’ and becomes resolved to do something about it.This story is inspired by a walk that was built into Haldon Woods near Exeter in the UK, which became so popular it was literally ‘worn away’. Called ‘Beginner’s Way’, the author Simon Mitchell, helped to build the Arts Council funded walk.The book contains 30 hand-drawn images of Arthur’s Adventure along with the accompanying story. Ideal for younger readers who like a nature story!