Britt Allcroft's Magic Adventures of Mumfie
Mumfie's Quest - Book 1: The Beginning of Things
by Britt Allcroft
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Pub Date Jan 02 2013 | Archive Date Mar 24 2013
Description
In Book 1 - The Beginning of Things, Mumfie sets off on his magical adventure, meeting new friends, Scarecrow and Pinkey, a little pink pig with wings. Pinkey tells them of a strange island only reachable with the help of an amazing Whale. The adventure begins!
Packed with magic, mystery and fun, the Mumfie stories convey themes of confidence and loving kindness.
About the Author:
Britt Allcroft is the award-winning creator of a trio of world famous children’s entertainment properties – Thomas & Friends, Shining Time Station, and Britt Allcroft’s Magic Adventures of Mumfie. On TV at the age of 16, Ms. Allcroft was hired by the BBC where she trained as a writer/director where she went on to create many shows for British television including Dance Crazy, Junkin, and Mothers by Daughters. She has worked with actors, musicians and dancers both in the London Theater and in the US where she now lives.
Britt’s priority remains with storytelling for children and her work is characterized by combining adventure, fun and compassion with themes that help promote self-esteem and loving kindness. Britt Allcroft’s Magic Adventures of Mumfie, based on the works of Katharine Tozer, first came to television in the 1990’s to international acclaim in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan from critics and viewers alike. Now Mumfie is back with an extensive series of new eBooks to satisfy existing Mumfie fans that are now grown and to a delight a whole new generation of readers.
Advance Praise
"The belief that, I myself have the potential to affect the world is a profoundly important asset in every child's development and self-motivation. As a brave and adventurous role model for children, Mumfie's journey of friendship and discovery provides children with a vivid illustration of this successful approach to life." - Ron Slaby, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Education Development Center on Media and Child Health, Children’s Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School
Marketing Plan
Blog outreach targeting children’s fiction (primary), mommy bloggers (secondary), and educators with a focus on reintroducing the Mumfie series to a new generation of readers
Author interview opportunities for Britt Allcroft highlighting her success as a multi- award-winning creator of a trio of children's entertainment produced in the 1980s and 1990s: Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (now retitled Thomas & Friends), Shining Time Station (with co-creator Rick Siggelkow) and Britt Allcroft's Magic Adventures of Mumfie.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781938582912 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
