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Aunt Sally's Gnomes
A whimsical tale about an inherited house with a garden full of gnomes. It presents a heartwarming mystery that includes a few giggles along the way.
Great for all Ages.
Please be aware this is a Short-Story.
Book 1 of 3
Great for all Ages.
Please be aware this is a Short-Story.
Book 1 of 3
- GenresFiction
56 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2025
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March 25, 2026
just cute
What a darling. Little cute story. I am sad to not get to know more about the gnomes. Ended did far too quickly.
What a darling. Little cute story. I am sad to not get to know more about the gnomes. Ended did far too quickly.
February 1, 2025
What a thoroughly charming story! A presumably young-ish man inherits his Aunt Sally's home, and discovers a community he never knew existed. The story weaves magic and illusion and discovery in a somewhat predictable, but interesting, way.
I did not give it five stars for one technical reason, and reading the author's notes at the end, I was not surprised. The story is self-published, and lacks a competent editor. The story line flows, and the characters are not bad at all, but *many* sentences, paragraphs, and chapters suffer from tense inconsistency. A sentence will begin in past tense and morph to present; a paragraph may run through a few reversions. There is a place in writing for each tense, and a place for changing in order to convey a point or an emotion. This is not that place.
I did not give it five stars for one technical reason, and reading the author's notes at the end, I was not surprised. The story is self-published, and lacks a competent editor. The story line flows, and the characters are not bad at all, but *many* sentences, paragraphs, and chapters suffer from tense inconsistency. A sentence will begin in past tense and morph to present; a paragraph may run through a few reversions. There is a place in writing for each tense, and a place for changing in order to convey a point or an emotion. This is not that place.
January 12, 2026
Refreshingly, light, humorous, and heartwarming
Aunt Sally's Gnomes is a quaint short story about a man, appears to be the author, who inherits a house from his Aunt Sally. Most of the story is memories of a week-long visit when he was a child. He had been "introduced" to the gnomes, though they never spoke to him. Aunt Sally wrote a letter explaining about the gnomes, but Dean has the typical adult reaction and does not believe her. His quirky Aunt Sally. As he investigates the house and immaculate garden, he notices some strange things and comes to believe.
I highly recommend Aunt Sally's Gnomes to anyone and everyone.
Aunt Sally's Gnomes is a quaint short story about a man, appears to be the author, who inherits a house from his Aunt Sally. Most of the story is memories of a week-long visit when he was a child. He had been "introduced" to the gnomes, though they never spoke to him. Aunt Sally wrote a letter explaining about the gnomes, but Dean has the typical adult reaction and does not believe her. His quirky Aunt Sally. As he investigates the house and immaculate garden, he notices some strange things and comes to believe.
I highly recommend Aunt Sally's Gnomes to anyone and everyone.
January 15, 2025
Great read for all ages.
I didn't want to put this book down. It had my attention all of the way through it. I pictured the descriptive areas of the house inside and out. The garden and shed, would be a place I would love to see and visit. I would recommend this book for all readers, both young and old!
I didn't want to put this book down. It had my attention all of the way through it. I pictured the descriptive areas of the house inside and out. The garden and shed, would be a place I would love to see and visit. I would recommend this book for all readers, both young and old!
January 16, 2025
Entertaining and Engaging
I spent a delightful day reading this sweet book. It brought back memories of staying with my grandmother in the summer. The author does a laudable job in describing the house and garden. I loved the parts with the gnomes. I really wish there had been more chapters with their adventures. I would not hesitate to read more from this author.
I spent a delightful day reading this sweet book. It brought back memories of staying with my grandmother in the summer. The author does a laudable job in describing the house and garden. I loved the parts with the gnomes. I really wish there had been more chapters with their adventures. I would not hesitate to read more from this author.
January 17, 2025
A refreshing read!
Totally different and wonderously uplifting. Thoroughly enjoyed the tale of the gnomes and will make me now pause and admire any I see in the future! Well written, and I'm sure. with a skip in the author's stride as he wrote. Will definitely seek out more of his '$99' gems!
Totally different and wonderously uplifting. Thoroughly enjoyed the tale of the gnomes and will make me now pause and admire any I see in the future! Well written, and I'm sure. with a skip in the author's stride as he wrote. Will definitely seek out more of his '$99' gems!
April 16, 2025
what joy
I so enjoyed the story. I didn’t want it to end. As an adult I found the Borrowers series and was totally hooked on them. Because of them I built my first dollhouse. Sadly I wasn’t able to keep them and my mom sold them. One was bought by my boss. Anyway I would love to read more about the gnomes.
I so enjoyed the story. I didn’t want it to end. As an adult I found the Borrowers series and was totally hooked on them. Because of them I built my first dollhouse. Sadly I wasn’t able to keep them and my mom sold them. One was bought by my boss. Anyway I would love to read more about the gnomes.
January 20, 2026
Delightful
So, gnomes are real! Absolutely delightful introduction to a world of creatures often overlooked. We see them often enough, then immediately move on to other things, never giving them a second thought. Can't wait to see where Mr. Jarvis takes us from here. On to the second book.
So, gnomes are real! Absolutely delightful introduction to a world of creatures often overlooked. We see them often enough, then immediately move on to other things, never giving them a second thought. Can't wait to see where Mr. Jarvis takes us from here. On to the second book.
May 11, 2026
Wonderful adventure with the gnomes!
What a great story! I enjoyed all the details about the gnomes and their life. Dean was very funny as he tried to understand the little people. I can understand why they asked him not to help with the garden work. He did awful things to the rose bush. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did.
What a great story! I enjoyed all the details about the gnomes and their life. Dean was very funny as he tried to understand the little people. I can understand why they asked him not to help with the garden work. He did awful things to the rose bush. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did.
May 12, 2026
Aunt Sally was a jewel! I too pretend Ed my stuffed animals were alive! when I left for the day or longer , after assembling them on my bed I would leave a dish of water and some bread or something!
Loved the book and her details about the rooms, etc! I look forward to reading more of them! Thank you for such a fun story!
Loved the book and her details about the rooms, etc! I look forward to reading more of them! Thank you for such a fun story!
January 13, 2025
Love my gnomes
Being a lover of all things "gnome", I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I think anyone with an affinity to gnomes and their mysterious mythology would enjoy reading this short story.
Being a lover of all things "gnome", I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I think anyone with an affinity to gnomes and their mysterious mythology would enjoy reading this short story.
April 23, 2025
A very enjoyable whimsical story
This is a funny easy reading story that was a great read. It is well written upbeat story based upon a man inheriting his aunts house and the gnomes that she so loved. If you want a short upbeat read this is a must read.
This is a funny easy reading story that was a great read. It is well written upbeat story based upon a man inheriting his aunts house and the gnomes that she so loved. If you want a short upbeat read this is a must read.
January 6, 2026
Delightful 😊
What a lovely story. Who doesn't love a gnome? I did have to mourn Aunt Sally for a bit. We need more Aunt Sally's in the world. If you're reading my review, you need to read this book. It will cleanse the palate.
What a lovely story. Who doesn't love a gnome? I did have to mourn Aunt Sally for a bit. We need more Aunt Sally's in the world. If you're reading my review, you need to read this book. It will cleanse the palate.
January 8, 2026
Aunt Sally's Gnomes
It's an adult fantasy story about the gnomes that lived and worked with Aunt Sally. Aunt Sally had recently passed away and the author inherited her home and the responsibility for helping take care of the gnomes who did the yard work and gardening, as well as getting rid of garden pests. The author could, of course, hardly believe that the gnomes were real, but soon became convinced.
It's an adult fantasy story about the gnomes that lived and worked with Aunt Sally. Aunt Sally had recently passed away and the author inherited her home and the responsibility for helping take care of the gnomes who did the yard work and gardening, as well as getting rid of garden pests. The author could, of course, hardly believe that the gnomes were real, but soon became convinced.
January 16, 2026
Gnomes are real
I loved this book. The story is short and sweet. It was informative and interesting. Need more stories long me this weather they are true or not. Up to the person which way they believe
Person
I loved this book. The story is short and sweet. It was informative and interesting. Need more stories long me this weather they are true or not. Up to the person which way they believe
Person
March 1, 2026
Delightful read
Well, it was a very short but delightful read. What a fantastic tale with such detailed descriptions of everyday life in the gnomes house. Reminded me of a book from my childhood in the 60's , The Borrowers. Looking forward to the other short stories!
Well, it was a very short but delightful read. What a fantastic tale with such detailed descriptions of everyday life in the gnomes house. Reminded me of a book from my childhood in the 60's , The Borrowers. Looking forward to the other short stories!
January 14, 2025
Man inherits a house after his eccentric aunt dies, he explores the house and property and finds many Gnomes. The book is whimsical and easy to read.
January 28, 2025
Fun Read!
If you like gnomes, you’ll enjoy the story. It all makes so much sense in all the ways we think of gnomes.
If you like gnomes, you’ll enjoy the story. It all makes so much sense in all the ways we think of gnomes.
March 3, 2025
Cute and touching
This short story is super cute and has very touching moments. I finished the story, hoping Dean and Leopold made it to Pamplona.
This short story is super cute and has very touching moments. I finished the story, hoping Dean and Leopold made it to Pamplona.
January 10, 2026
A fun and whimsical book
A delightful story about a young man who is left his aunt’s home, complete with a colony of live gnomes.
A delightful story about a young man who is left his aunt’s home, complete with a colony of live gnomes.
January 11, 2026
Interesting story
I found this an interesting short story. The more I read, the more I wanted the story to go on. I hope there is a continuation of it.
I found this an interesting short story. The more I read, the more I wanted the story to go on. I hope there is a continuation of it.
January 11, 2026
I don't know what category this falls in, other than something like a "storybook," but it was very cute and very quick to read. I would definitely consider reading other books by him.
January 12, 2026
What a cute little story. I loved it!
January 26, 2026
Cute. Short. I like the the quirky relative left her house to nephew, most of the Cozy enheritsnce books I have read leave the inheritance to a niece/grandaughter
January 29, 2026
So Much Fun
This was a fun read. I loved the fact that Dean was able to come to believe and understand the important part he was to hold and play in the lives of the gnomes.
This was a fun read. I loved the fact that Dean was able to come to believe and understand the important part he was to hold and play in the lives of the gnomes.
March 19, 2026
A community of living garden gnomes
Charming! Dean Jarvis has a talent for immersing the reader in his story, and you can’t help wondering what will happen next.
Charming! Dean Jarvis has a talent for immersing the reader in his story, and you can’t help wondering what will happen next.
May 13, 2026
fun, fun, fun!
Loved this little story from start to finish, never a dull moment! Well written, just the right length, but leaves the reader eager for the next installment!
Loved this little story from start to finish, never a dull moment! Well written, just the right length, but leaves the reader eager for the next installment!
February 27, 2025
Aunt Sally's Gnomes
This was a delightful story. It starts kind of slow. But it does get a little better. I am intrigued by this author and plan to read another of his stories.
This was a delightful story. It starts kind of slow. But it does get a little better. I am intrigued by this author and plan to read another of his stories.
January 8, 2026
This was soothing.
Right now, the world is a scary, chaotic mess. This book eases that. It is filled with whimsy and childlike wonder. Just read it. You'll like it, I promise.
Right now, the world is a scary, chaotic mess. This book eases that. It is filled with whimsy and childlike wonder. Just read it. You'll like it, I promise.
January 8, 2026
One of the best short stories I've ever read. a wonderfully, delightful fantasy.
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