Bruce Edward Fairbairn

Newt Bruce Edward Fairbairn

Newt: The Boy Who Dug Up The Sun is about the magical indoor kingdom of Bunt." In Bunt all one had to do was think of something, and there it was. No poof of smoke or any shimmer. No boom or bang or even glimmer. You saw a trout and wanted to fishA pole would appear just for the wish."One day this kingdom is threatened by the dark and slimy forces of Mangle the Magnificent... "Mangle was 93 pounds of the greasiest, foulest and slimiest excuse for a King there could be. He had huge nostrils, a squid for a beard and big black hairs growing in twos and threes in places where hair shouldn't grow at all, especially in twos and threes. His crown was made from black bananas and apple cores which he liked to lick clean at night."Just when all seemed lost something wonderful happened."A little boy appeared. He was just there one day in the middle of Bunt square. He had that wide eyed look of wonder only a seven-or-so year old boy (who isn't a brat) can have. Nobody invented him Not even Queen Alinda had thought to make such a wondrous thing as a child. He was just there. A hush fell upon the crowd which knocked several people over. The Buntions were amazed. They had never seen such a marvel, and when he shyly smiled his little boy smile he invented a new kind of thing. The kind of love a grownup (who isn't a brat) can have for a child."But Newt, our little boy, with a simple gift changes the world and brings back the light from the darkness in the kingdom. Newt: The Boy Who Dug Up The Sun, best when read aloud. contains no violence, although plenty of squishy slimy stuff, and is appropriate for a wide range of children. Even adults seem to like it. I hope you do too. Newt: The Boy Who Dug Up The Sun will be available at amazon.com soon.