It is a little known fact that after Aladdin used his three wishes, his famous lamp disappeared. Where did it go? I’m not supposed to tell, but since we’re such good friends I’m going to let you in on the greatest secret in the history of mankind.
It went to Green Park, Tennessee, deep in the heart of the blue-mist Smoky Mountains.
Why in the world would it go there? That I cannot reveal—at least not yet—but what I can tell you is a twelve-year-old girl named Natty McCloud has it. I can also tell you she’s already used two of her wishes. And I can tell you she now has a really big, totally huge, problem. Half of the people in Green Park think she’s lost her marbles and there is no magic lamp, and the other half want her last wish.
Fred Holmes is best known as a writer and director of films and television, working primarily in family films and children’s television. His work can be seen on Mary Lou Retton’s FLIP FLOP SHOP, BARNEY & FRIENDS, WISHBONE, HORSELAND, IN SEARCH OF THE HEROES, and many other shows, for which he has won two Emmys and three CINE Golden Eagles, among numerous other awards. He has also directed three feature films: DAKOTA, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, distributed by Miramax; HARLEY, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, distributed by Lionsgate; and HEART LAND, a Bollywood feature film shot on location in India, starring Prem Chopra and Divya Dutta. He lives with his wife and son in the southwest United States, and can be found online at www.flholmes.com
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Ugly Teapot is a heartfelt and magical read that surprised me in the best way. Fred Holmes blends real emotional depth with a fast-paced, imaginative adventure. Hannah’s journey through grief, wonder, and self-discovery is both moving and unforgettable. A beautifully written story that stays with you long after the last page.