Barbara Hocknell

This collection of short stories covers a wide variety of situations, from the overtly religious connotations of `The mouse who attended the Last Supper` and `The Damascus Road`, to the gentle snapshots of family life and neighbourly love, in `The Garden Seat`, `The Piano`, and `Mr Leversham`s New Suit`. Through the characters, portrayed with sensitivity and a deep appreciation of the better side of human nature, these stories will leave you with a heartening sense of the goodness of ordinary people. Barbara Hocknell was born in Huddersfield and now lives in the village of Almondbury on the outskirts of the town. After World War II, she trained as a teacher and subsequently taught in several different schools. Until her retirement, she...

Дата выхода: январь 2007

Father and Mother Robin are looking for a place to build their nest. They find the perfect place inside an abandoned bell, but when Christmas Eve comes the bell is sad because it can`t join in the celebrations for Jesus` birthday. What will the animals do to help? Barbara Hocknell was born in Huddersfield and now lives in the village of Almondbury on the outskirts of the town. After World War II, she trained as a teacher and subsequently taught in several different schools. Until her retirement, she spent many years teaching children with special needs.

Дата выхода: январь 2007

A group of animals bring presents to God to thank him for their blessings. Barbara Hocknell was born in Huddersfield and now lives in the village of Almondbury on the outskirts of the town. After World War II, she trained as a teacher and subsequently taught in several different schools. Until her retirement, she spent many years teaching children with special needs.

Дата выхода: январь 2007