Leamington author releases his first children's book - which will kick-start his new series of children's adventures

His new book records the adventures of Jake and his trusty companion, Peggy, a five-year-old Irish wolfhound
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Henry R French

A Leamington author has released his first series of children's books.

Henry R French’s book, Beachcomber, kicks off a series of children’s adventures for seven-to-eleven-year-olds about Jake, a ten-year-old lad from West Cumbria, and his trusty companion, Peggy, a five-year-old Irish wolfhound.

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In his first book, Jake and Peggy stumble across a scary find while out walking near his family’s coastal cottage - something which attracts attention from some bigger boys who unwittingly threaten disaster.

Henry R FrenchHenry R French
Henry R French

Born in 1961, Henry R French is the fifth of seven children and trained as a car mechanic in south London, where he is from.

He moved to Leamington and learned how to design cars. He’s since had careers as a barman, a chartered engineer, a motoring journalist a learning mentor - and now a children’s author.

After many years developing his craft as a hobby, Beachcomber, his first foray as a professional children’s author, starts an adventure series for young readers.

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Henry said that having raised his own family, he’s never forgotten fond family times, many inspiring his creative writing.

You can buy the book at https://henryrfrench.ampbk.comIt is also available from Amazon, Waterstones and other bookshops - https://www.waterstones.com/book/beachcomber/henry-r-french/9781398412644

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