The Copper Kettle began as a simple bedtime story for the author's children when they were having a rough day and it seemed no one could get along The characters soon took on a life of their own, and by the time the words "The End" were spoken, there were several snuffly noses and moist eyes. The author's family decided the story was too good not to share

Set in a charming castle village, two girls meet and become best friends in spite of their differences. Their friendship (and one little girl's determination) prove to be the difference between life and death for the other.