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Stumptoad
Stumptoad lives close to the Crusted Swamp outside of a nearby village. When strangers see him, they are frightened. He has visions of his kind but he has not seen any of his kind and he is lonely. One day while at the swamp raking leeches, a visitor stopped and asked him about Prince Tilbert of Hickling. Stumptoad pretends to be the prince and from that moment his life is changed forever.
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First published September 23, 2013
About the author
Jack Bates
75 books18 followersI started writing crime fiction several years ago. Before that, I optioned a horror screenplay to Triboro Films in New York, wrote plays and scenes for JD Drama Publishing in Houston, and penned a web comedy series for Duke Fire Productions in North Carolina.
Untreed Reads has just released my latest YA novel, Running Red.
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Untreed Reads has just released my latest YA novel, Running Red.
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May 23, 2026
Stumptoad is a quirky and imaginative fantasy tale about loneliness, identity, and how one unexpected decision can change a life forever.
Jack Bates creates an unusual and intriguing protagonist whose isolation and longing for belonging give the story emotional depth beneath its whimsical fantasy setting.
The mysterious atmosphere of the swamp and the sudden twist involving Prince Tilbert add charm and curiosity that make readers want to follow Stumptoad’s journey further.
Jack Bates creates an unusual and intriguing protagonist whose isolation and longing for belonging give the story emotional depth beneath its whimsical fantasy setting.
The mysterious atmosphere of the swamp and the sudden twist involving Prince Tilbert add charm and curiosity that make readers want to follow Stumptoad’s journey further.
Displaying 1 of 1 review