Protagonist is a strong, independent young heroine who solves problems on her own Author has 15 years’ experience writing scripts for kids’ tv cartoons “The fun and fast paced story buoyed by a smattering of humour rises to a climax as exciting as it is satisfying and well earned.” – Quill & Quire , for Eldritch Manor , book 1 in this series Original treatment of youth dealing with senior citizens who are actually “retired” ancient creatures of myth and legend Author’s first book, Eldritch Manor , was nominated for the Forest of Reading Silver Birch and shortlisted for the Rocky Mountain Book Awards Author is well-connected in the children’s entertainment world through her work as a writer for such programs as Franklin , Jacob Two-Two , George Shrinks , Pearlie , and The Doodlebops