Septimus Spider and the Fairy Dress and Septimus Spider and the Missing Magic Wand

About the Book

Story 1 Septimus is a shy, lonely spider who is suddenly in a situation where he is needed to help a fairy in trouble. She has been on a message from the Fairy Queen and, whilst being chased by a naughty elf who wants to cut off her hair, tries to hide in a rose bush, but catches her wing on a thorn and tears a large hole which will stop her flying back to Fairyland. Septimus is able to repair the wing with his rainbow coloured gauze. Eventually Sparkle the fairy is able to return to Septimus and take him with her to Fairyland, where he meets the Fairy Queen and is given a home there. Story 2 Oh no! Somebody has stolen the Fairy Queen’s most powerful magic wand! Septimus and Sparkle embark on an exciting adventure to recapture it from the hobgoblins that live in the Dark Wood. Meeting some of the forest creatures who help to defeat them, and bringing the forest back to the peaceful place it once was.

About the Author

The Author is a 78yr old Grandfather and this is his first attempt at publishing his works. These two fairy stories were written several years ago while spending time in Hospital. To alleviate the boredom of a long stay he decided to write down the stories he had created for his grandchildren. They have been read in primary schools and much appreciated by the children. 4years ago the Author was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and joined PD forums where he started writing poetry and was creator of a Poetry Corner which allows other sufferers to express their feelings in rhyme and communicate with each other. From the Hospital bed where he lay, A land was created where fairies play, The characters - so real they seem, Just sprang to life within a dream. So children may now learn and read, Of how fortunes are changed By a helpful good deed!