Grandad's backyard is a magical place, filled with flowers, birds, and trees. But his grandchildren discover that the backyard has welcomed even more magic than just its natural beauty. It has also been a stopping place for Bertiwaddle, an adventurous gnome from the Black Forest of Elderwinkle, who landed there in a birch tree on his journeys, and stayed long enough to share his amazing tale with Grandad. In the delightlful children's book, Grandad's Magic Tree, children ages 3 - 9 years old will discover a world of magic, danger, and adventure that is certain to ignite their young...

Twelve feel-good stories of love, family and friendship set in the English Lake District, which have all previously appeared in The People's Friend. If you enjoy warm-hearted stories with a satisfying ending, these are for you. - An initially unwelcome passenger brings a new perspective to a marriage proposal by Coniston Water. -A couple discover a hidden tarn with a secret life of its own. -A trek in the Langdales causes tensions between two friends. -A would-be Victorian poet falls for a Lakeland shepherdess. -A broken-down car on an isolated fell road helps a young woman put the past...