A Long, Long Way Away

A Long, Long Way Away is a simple children's story, reminiscent of an age that didn't need monsters, super-heroes and violence to entertain. It embraces all that childhood should be; fun, adventure and friendship. And, not growing-up too fast.

A Long, Long, Way Away could be anywhere. At the bottom of your garden or in the local park, in your child's imagination or - just possibly - in a forgotten corner of your own memory (if you are a grown-up of course).

Without giving too much away A Long, Long Way Away centres around Giaus and Octavian, who are Tiny People, and their two friends - the Elves James and Mary.

One bright summer's day, down by a stream, the four friends are saved by a human child, Sam. They soon all become friends, but there is a difference. Tiny People and Elves cannot be seen by grown-ups, or those who do not believe.

Summer passes in a blur and as Christmas approaches James and Mary discover that Sam's letter to Santa did not arrive. So on Christmas Eve, along with Giaus and Octavian, they set off in the snow to find Santa; to save Christmas for the boy who saved them.

The first chapter will be here on 6th December, with the others appearing daily until the story's end during Christmas week. I have tried to write a story that will be enjoyed by children and parents alike.

Thank you for reading.