Books in THe Travellers' Rest series

In a land called the Whykatto, south of the city of Orklun, the sun rises angry in the sky, eats the winter grass and flames towards the western horizon. As the sky turns fiery, figures appear in the landscape: a boy, limping, accompanied by an old woman. Cast out from their tribe they make the Journey alone, away from the sun' rage, away from the deserts of the north, toward the southern lands. This is Ishs tale, a tale of rejection, of survival against the odds, of growing up in an age when much is feared, and few can be trusted.

Lizzie's time in Year Six is coming to an end. All her 'gorger' (non-gypsy) friends - including Tess - are going on to secondary school, but Lizzie's dad wants her to stay back at the traveller site and look after the younger kids, so her mum can earn money as a cleaner. Lizzie may not be much good at reading or writing, but she is a really talented artist. Can Lizzie find a way to go to art college? And how could she possibly get her dad to agree to such an outlandish plan? Focusing on one of the four main characters in the series 'The Travellers', this book is a great read as well as an effective way of coming to understand the world of travelling (gypsy) communities, through the eyes of one of four young teenagers. Offering interesting insights into the way travelling communities live and work, and contradicting many stereotypical assumptions about travellers and non-travellers alike, this book is perfect for any reader who wishes to know more about a different way of life.

With over 200 black and white illustrations, The Travellers' Rest, is a humorous and magical tale of a community, in which the many staff and customers of the inn, defend it from the dangers brought them by three despicable and conniving citylings. This tale of fire, flood, poison and a hostile takeover bid, takes place one glorious summer’s eve. This first title sets the scene and introduces some of the many characters in The Travellers' Rest series. Set in the Great Elfish Forest, at a time when fairies brew the mead, a wizard walks the woods and tankards make mischief, it sees a small community take on the might of a corporate giant, the Bar Stool Thump Inn and Pub Company. I hope you enjoy it...XX...

With over 200 colour illustrations, The Travellers' Rest, is a humorous and magical tale of a community, in which the many staff and customers of the inn, defend it from the dangers brought them by three despicable and conniving citylings. This tale of fire, flood, poison and a hostile takeover bid, takes place one glorious summer’s eve. This first title sets the scene and introduces some of the many characters in The Travellers' Rest series. Set in the Great Elfish Forest, at a time when fairies brew the mead, a wizard walks the woods and tankards make mischief, it sees a small community take on the might of a corporate giant, the Bar Stool Thump Inn and Pub Company.