The 20th is almost here and I am excited about my first childrens book finally having it’s publication day. It does still link to domestic abuse but it concentrates on healthy relationships.
Let’s get into it:
The Funky Frecks is a children’s book for KS2 children and it follows the same ethos as my debut novel, educating through a form of entertainment. The aim is that they will carry what they learn forward in not only friendships but into their future romantic relationships, equipping them with the ability to spot the signs / pink flags.
The story follows Jess who is unique in her own right with beautiful white hair, different-coloured eyes and freckles. Jess has been to many different schools and we join her as she starts another new school and feels rather vulnerable. The school has a buddy-up system and a fellow classmate volunteers to help Jess in her first week, her name is Sam and is very welcoming on the offset. We see them getting on well and enjoying each other’s company but things don’t feel right when Sam gives Jess a nickname that she doesn’t like, Jess musters up the courage to tell her she doesn’t like to be called Frecks but Sam ignores it. As the story unfolds we see Sam become demanding over school activities at lunchtime, getting jealous of Jess making other friends and everything comes to a crescendo.
Book Blurb:
Jess is excited to start her new school and she soon makes friends.
But it’s not long before one friendship makes her feel uncomfortable.
Feeling trapped and alone, Jess isn’t happy.
Can she figure out a way to ask for the help she needs?
Parents & Teachers: Downloadable resources included
To help start the conversation about healthy and unhealthy friendships, there are some free resources which can be used at home or in group settings.
Join me on the the 20th for Publication Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/990753588768396
Fully crowd funded on Kickstarter and Partnered with NCDV, DV-ACT, Kaleidoscopic UK and Free Spirit Cambs.
