Fiction Sneak Peek: April 24, 2021
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Short stories
“As Lucky Can Be”. Chrissie’s dad loves his “Lucky Sweep” business, but when he puts his back out, Chrissie must step in to avoid letting the happy couples down . . . whether it ‘soot’s her, or not! With a vibrant illustration by Sailesh Thakrar.
Cloakroom attendant Jeannie witnesses the first lady of colour to win an Academy Award, in Alison Carter’s
“City Of Dreams”. Thoughtfully illustrated by Sarah Holliday. Catch up with this year’s Oscars on Sunday.
Storms scare Jude, but one particular storm helps her realise she’s ready for an adventure she thought she’d never have.
Fiction Sneak Peek: April 10, 2021 Issue
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Short stories
“More Than This” is our opener. In the Peak District, Marcia wonders if she’s missed out on something in life . . . Our
“Hopewell
” stories by Rebecca Holmes are illustrated by Mandy Dixon.
“The Future’s Bright” in our second story after the most unusual of years, there seems to be light on the horizon. Written by Gabrielle Mullarkey, with a lovely illustration by Sarah Holliday.
A young couple agree to appear on a TV show hoping to find a home, in Eirin Thompson’s
“Strong Foundations”. But they can’t seem to agree on anything…does that bode well for their future? With a pretty illustration from the DC Thomson Archive.
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Here’s a look at the fiction that’s inside . . .
The opener
Our opening story is
“As Time Goes By”, by Lynda Franklin. As children, Ruthie and Paul were close. Does getting older really mean growing apart? Find out in this romantic Valentine’s story, illustrated for us by Mandy Dixon.
Suzie can’t stop thinking about a pair of shoes, even though they’re not to her usual taste. It’s time to try something new in
“If The Shoe Fits”, by Patsy Collins.
A grandmother wants to see her grandson putting down roots in our next perceptive short story.
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The opener
Louisa needs her cousin’s guidance, but in which direction will it take her? Alison Carter’s perceptive short story,
“Of Gentle Persuasion”, is set in 1910 and illustrated by Ruth Blair (above).
A grandfather shares his wartime tales in Diana White’s “Passing It On”. Warmly illustrated by Jim Dewar.
A flash of colour means different things to different people in Della Galton’s
“A Flash Of Red”. With an illustration from Shutterstock (below).
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Illustration by Pat Gregory.
Peg is wary of Mistress Cooper – some say she’s a witch. When Mistress Cooper saves the life of Peg’s husband, Peg feels compelled to warn her of impending danger.