Paul was a loving child, trying hard to do all that his mother expected of him, but from a very early age he know that his mother did not like him. His father and sister Judith were nice to him. When his older brother James brought his girlfriend to live with them, Paul still only a child fell in love with her. It was as if Elli made the sun shine for him. His mother disliked Elli and very soon with her unkindness got rid of her. Paul would still see Elli, she had only moved as far as the Manor House close by. Paul's father told him that one day each week he could have a day off from the...

Elli was afraid of having to leave the Manor House where she had been so happy, but life had to go on. Her husband had been killed in the war. She now had Paul who was kind, and made her happy. They had five children to look after between them. Life could be exciting and fun, but some changes had to happen. Moving house was a challenge but also interesting. The future held many surprises, not all good. They were not asking for perfection, but just hoping they would make their future together with love and support for their children, who were a very mixed bundle.

This is the first book that I have written for children. I hope they will enjoy my efforts and come back for more. The book contains two story poems of Mice (Millicent and The Highway Mouse) regarding their lifestyles and journeys.