Leonardo Hamato is a mean, miserable, bitter turtle with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, Leo learns to love Christmas and...
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And it is my own personal favourite.
The reason of the name of Mikey's Son: In the early 19's when Workhouses were still running, there was a man called Frend. He was a poor man who was constantly in and out of the workhouses. And had unfortunately died in one. He was known for being a generous man however with no recognition.
Also I was originally going to go for another name but I felt that Frend had just hit the bill perfectly since it sounds like 'Friend' and it could show off Mikey's good nature in naming his son. It also fit the terms of London conditions at the time.
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Fun fact: Did you know that the famous Charlie Chaplin use to be in a workhouse?
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin KBE (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures. His career spanned more than 75 years, from childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977, and encompassed both adulation and controversy.
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How long did it take to make the book? Just little over 1 year. I had began this book last year however I could not finish the book in time for Christmas. So I held it back for this year.
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