MYSTERY ON BEAR'S ISLAND

About the Book

An adventure story of danger, fear and intrigue. Ten year old Jose and Sarah are to perform in a ballet, in which the famous Kerayaska is the prima ballerina. They hear Kerayaska has been kidnapped, so with their friend Penny, they determine to find and rescue her. In Jose's dinghy, they sail to a small island, called Bear's Island. They see two strangers whose overheard conversation convinces them they are the kidnappers and the dancer is on the Island. There follows a terrifying search through caves and rock walled tunnels as a fierce storm rages outside.

About the Author

I began my teaching career in a prep school, teaching English and Drama. After ten years, I changed course and taught in a College of Further Education. Five years later, I was appointed Head of Drama in a College of Education. My final post was in a girls’ public school as Head of English, responsible for Drama, Theatre Arts and Sociology. Recently, I have published a history book for schools, two full length plays for adults, and a book on the History of a Village. Currently, I am writing a Victorian/ Edwardian family saga.