Strange Tales in Bradford Dale

by Irene Lofthouse

"Spookily brilliant!" Hannah, 12
'Gripping and grisly!' Ruby 8
'Spooky and satisfying!' Tyler 10
'Off to find a boggart.' Hamid 9

The second in the Strange Tales series of children's stories. For 7-12s.

Travel with Darren and Chel as they try to escape from a phantom carriage and its grisly driver. Will Ranulf and Aleycia kill the last wild ravaging boar of Bradford? What turns the brownie into the mischievous boggart in the beck? Are the group of ghoulish theatre spirits friendly? Why does Royalty paddle in the park? Can a trio of friends unravel the sphinxes' riddle before sunset? Discover the secret of the Celtic carved head. The tales take you on a journey into Bradford's past and present.

Bradford myths, legends and stories re-told and re-imagined with original tales inspired by the City's history.

Being a Bradford lass, Irene knows many of these tales from her childhood in and around the city. She's told them at local festivals, libraries, schools and museums. For the first time, she's collected them to re-tell and re-imagine for a new audience (which is really age 7-70s).

Cover and illustrations by Clare Lindley
www.papercuttergirl.com

134 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 2015

About the author

Irene has been telling tales since she was little – her school reports prove it. As writer, storyteller and actor she's continued to do so at festivals, events, theatres and on radio, TV and film for many years.

A former award-winning publisher of health & social care training resources, Irene's also been an outdoor instructor, management trainer, arts organisation manager/director, TEFL/ESOL tutor, carer and volunteer for many projects.

Currently she works with schools, museums, galleries, community groups, theatres, libraries, festivals, historic and art organisations on a variety of heritage and creative projects that tell secret stories and hidden histories.

Georgia the old cat keeps Irene company when she's writing. Tully the dog goes for walks to ruined abbeys, through ancient woods and along the river with Irene when she gets stuck and entertains her until she's unstuck.

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