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Fern Hollow
Parson Dimly's Treasure Hunt
When a hole appears in the church roof, Parson Dimly decides to run a treasure hunt to raise funds for the repairs. The whole village joins in and, naturally, there are one or two mishaps along the way. Who will the winner be?
- GenresPicture Books
20 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1983
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About the author
John Patience
262 books25 followersJohn Patience was born in Lancashire, England, in 1949 and trained in typography and book design at the Harris College in Preston, Lancashire. After college, he worked briefly as a designer for a couple of publishers in London, England but he really wanted to have his own children's books published. He did various jobs to earn a living, whilst writing and developing his skills as an illustrator.
John's first self-authored illustrated children's book was published in 1980 - 'The Seasons in Fern Hollow'. Over the next few years this grew into four further series called 'Tales from Fern Hollow', eventually totalling 17 titles.
Since then John has had more than 100 titles published in many countries around the world and translated into many languages. He has written, designed and illustrated both "flat" books and pop-up books.
He lives with his wife in rural France and as well as his writing and illustrating he enjoys producing digital sculptures.
John's first self-authored illustrated children's book was published in 1980 - 'The Seasons in Fern Hollow'. Over the next few years this grew into four further series called 'Tales from Fern Hollow', eventually totalling 17 titles.
Since then John has had more than 100 titles published in many countries around the world and translated into many languages. He has written, designed and illustrated both "flat" books and pop-up books.
He lives with his wife in rural France and as well as his writing and illustrating he enjoys producing digital sculptures.
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January 4, 2017
“Parson Dimly's Treasure Hunt” (Tales From Fern Hollow) by John Patience.
“It was Sunday and Parson Dimly was busy in the church laying out the hymn books for the morning service.”
But becoming aware of a hole in the church roof meant that it had to be fixed. But how to raise the funds? A treasure hunt!
Polly Prickle manages to win the hamper despite being the only contestant who had to walk. But her generosity meant that everyone enjoyed the picnic and the funds raised were able to repair the church's roof.
“It was Sunday and Parson Dimly was busy in the church laying out the hymn books for the morning service.”
But becoming aware of a hole in the church roof meant that it had to be fixed. But how to raise the funds? A treasure hunt!
Polly Prickle manages to win the hamper despite being the only contestant who had to walk. But her generosity meant that everyone enjoyed the picnic and the funds raised were able to repair the church's roof.
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