Faraway: Book One: My Family’s Faraway Tree

By Harry Louis Gauvin

In My Family’s Faraway Tree Olivia’s grandfather tells her the story of his friend who believed in fairies and Olivia discovers the spell-binding world in the great Faraway Tree when she realizes she can communicate with the fairies that live in the Tree. She shares her excitement with her brother George. Then the worst floods in their city’s history ravage the area and Bill and the children provide a temporary home for the fairies and receive an extraordinary reward. This is a story of trust between the magic world of the fairies and the humans who believe in them. Harry’s tales are full of adventure and heroism, magic and wisdom and a human family’s interaction with some of the wondrous creatures that are unseen but all around us. Totally gripping, totally enchanting.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris AU
• Release date: Jun 25, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664106062

Harry Louis Gauvin

Harry Gauvin came to story writing late in life, but his imagination is as vibrant today as it was when he told stories to his four children at bedtime, and it delighted him to find that they remembered some of them right through to the present day. He has become a prolific writer of children’s books and short stories, as well as a number written for an older audience. His books encourage his beloved grandchildren to enter the magic world of his imagination. The books draw on a very busy life that has included military service and the successful establishment and operation of a State-wide consulting business recognised for its innovation. The stories subconsciously reflect a sense of integrity and fair play as well as the need to care for the environment. They are also playful and good fun. Readers can immerse themselves in tales full of adventure, courage, wisdom and companionship. The set of Bingert and Friends gives life to characters created and drawn by his children. Jon Weber is an award-winning illustrator from Brisbane, Australia. Working professionally for nearly ten years, his traditionally tendered pictures surround the fantastical, the fun and the weird. Produced in everything from pencils to oil paint, his work has found its way into every nook imaginable, from children’s books to heavy metal covers, comic art and gaming concept design. You might find his work popping out at you from film projects, Augmented Reality animations, or upon the stage where one such effort earned him a QLD theatre Matilda Award for his projected watercolour illustrations in Shake and Stir’s rendition of Roald Dahl’s classic story, “Fantastic Mr Fox”. Whatever the case, Jon’s illustrations are sure to take you on a journey deep into the realm of imagination and adventure.

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