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'The most wonderful book in the whole wide world', Lettie, 7.
'The very nicest story I have ever heard,' Grace,7.(St. Andrew's Cof E Primary School, Fontmell Magna).
'Thank you for the humour in this story and scaredy scaredy custard,' Lewis. 8
'I hope that we can buy this book!' Nina and Jessica, 8 & 9.
'We liked it when Scary Bones turned gold when he was happy and gray when he was sad,' Olivia and Tara, 8. Northstead School, Scarborough.
'He keeps it in his Tardis,.. it is a very treasured possession.' Parent.
'Very good to 'read to the class' because of the cliff hangers.' Teacher.
This book has been found to delight anyone young at heart. It is a traditional story for reading to younger children and non-readers and as a page-turner time and time again  reading book for older readers. An original heartwarming tale destined to become a future classic. 
Scary Bones meets the Pirates of Brownsea Island
In this adventure Scary Bones, Sasha and Ben are captured by Captain Cross Bones and those baddest of bad pirates, Pillage and Plunder. The pirates are after old Captain Grow Bag’s treasure which is buried on Brownsea Island. Can our brave heroes, helped by the Red String and the island’s Red Squirrels, keep the treasures of Brownsea Island safe for us all to enjoy for ever. Here's what some of the important critics who read the first drafts of the story said.
'I liked your book Ron, it is funny and an extraordinary book.’  Katlin.
‘Hilarious, funny and frightening, and, best of all, a pirate story.' Max.
‘I loved it, it was amazing. I liked it when they took Scary apart.' Anna.
                                                               Pupils of Milldown CofE School, Blandford.
‘A real recipe for success!... dinosaur bone horns and evil pirates led to hugely successful story times. They listened wide-eyed to every word.’      
‘We loved the story, Scary Bones is part of a world where greed doesn’t pay and the good guy always wins.’                 Teachers, Fontmell Magna CofE School.
‘A brilliant story. A great adventure that we all enjoyed.'  Izzy and Ben.
‘We really enjoyed this new adventure, perhaps even more than the first! Jago is very fond of Scary Bones, he is a well-loved friend.’   Parent.
‘Ron Dawson’s magical story and Sue Burleigh’s delightful illustrations make this second Scary Bones’ adventure a ‘must read’ for all children, parents and teachers.’                   Sue Bates, Past Chair, Fed. Children’s Book Groups. 
‘Another rollicking adventure in the Scary Bones series. My husband enjoys reading them as much as Freda enjoys listening to them. This one has excitement, fun, songs, some nasty pirates and two not-so-scary skeletons! What more could any child want?’                                                 Huckleberry Books.
       

Scary Bones meets the Dinosaurs of the Jurassic Coast

'The greatest book I have ever read. Thank you for writing it.’   Layla.
‘I like Scary Bones... he is funny and wonderful.’  Nimra.
‘I like Scary Bones... he glows a lot, smiles a lot and is happy.’  Hassan.  'The children are big fans of Scary Bones, Sasha and Ben.' Teacher.
                                                   Pupils and Teacher, Anderton Park School, Birmingham.



      'An audacious robbery...An exciting adventure story...Refreshing realism ... Consistently entertaining.' Tindle Street Press 

November 2009
 

The Worm that Flies in the Night
by Ron Dawson
Mulberry Tree's first publication was Ron Dawson's gripping novel, The Worm that Flies in the Night : A Diary of Incestuous Love and Serial Murder.
The title is drawn from William Blake's The Sick Rose, and is a unique dark thriller that 'looks into the psyche of a multiple killer driven to kill by his love for his mother. Ron Dawson's stunning narrative enters the disturbed mind of the killer with such credibility that it is both horrifying and fascinating .. ...A dark tale that weaves murder with the strongest of sexual taboos. I couldn't put it down.' Sue Bates, MA.(Book Reviewer).  
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          DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS and FUTURE PUBLICATIONS.

 Tales of Olli the Ormer
                                 by Tony Brassell.
An Ormer is a single shelled gastropod that lives on the sea rocks surrounding the Channel Islands. Legend has it that hidden in the rock pools beneath the southern cliffs of Guernsey there is a colony of Ormers who can talk to each other and to other sea creatures. In his charming tales for children Tony Brassell, an islander, introduces us to Olli the Ormer, who is perhaps the most famous Ormer of all time. Olli lives in one of the pools with his family and friends. including his Mum, Red the Jersey Ormer, and Barney who has a barnacle on his back With them in the pool are hermit crabs, an angry whelk, winkles and limpets. And sometimes at high tides, large predator fish who like nothing more then a juicy Ormer for their dinner. A warm mix of adventure, excitement and charm. Children, and adults, will never look in a rock pool in quite the same way again.
Scary Bones and the Wackey Witches of Wareham
by Ron Dawson, Illustrated by Sue Burleigh
This will be the fourth in the Scary Bones adventure series. In this adventure Sasha and Ben go to stay with their grandmother in the town of Wareham and, with Scary Bones and the Red String, enter a wackey world of wacky witches who are out to stop children! Intended Publication date : Autumn 2010.
                                          
 
The Building of the First Birmingham Canal (1750-1772)
by Ron Dawson.
The adopted son of a Birmingham Canal Boatman, Ron Dawson wrote this detailed and illuminating account while training to be a teacher of History in 1968. Rediscovered in 2008 it was decided to publish it as it stood, with few changes other than some minor editing and corrections. With copious maps and illustrations it is a fascinating and informative account for canal enthusiasts everywhere and for any wanting to know more about how Birmingham developed to became Britain's second city.
Target publication : Autumn 2010.
                                                       

The last lock of the first Birmingham Canal at Autherley Junction
(1968)
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT (Call for Submissions)
A Collection of Short Stories for reading aloud to Children 5-8 Years
Submissions are sought for this proposed development to fit within Mulberry's Magical Stories for Children series. Stories should be up to 5000 words (flexible + or --) and primarily intended to be read aloud by parents and teachers to children in the 5 to 8 years age range. Illustrations may also be submitted. Submissions must not have been published elsewhere. Send 100 word synopsis and 500 word extract. If by post, enclose SAE for reply/return.
                           

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