Blackberry Bill

Blackberry Bill is a captivating tale of a ten-year-old orphaned boy who embarks on a journey to find a mysterious recluse, Blackberry Bill, who may hold the answers to his identity. They form a touching friendship, and the boy learns about the gypsy's way of life and the dangers of the marsh. The book's vivid descriptions are reminiscent of Dickens' accounts of the Kentish marshes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2018
Publisher: The Conrad Press

Blackberry Bill is a captivating tale about a ten-year-old orphaned boy named Jack who embarks on a journey alone through the Kentish marshes in search of a mysterious recluse known as Blackberry Bill. Jack believes that this enigmatic figure holds the key to his own identity, and he is determined to find him. When Jack finally meets Blackberry Bill, he discovers that he is the same person who had saved his life as a baby. A heartwarming friendship develops between the two, as Blackberry Bill shares his knowledge of the pots and bottles he excavates and the wonders and dangers of the marsh. He also introduces Jack to his Romany way of life. Blackberry Bill is a captivating and beautifully written story that evokes the naturalistic descriptions of Dickens's accounts of the mysteries of the Kentish marshes. The book is unforgettable, with its vivid descriptions and poignant themes.

Weight: 148g
Dimension: 131 x 199 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911546375