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Most of us have dreamed about writing and publishing our own book but my friends Martha and Molly have done so! Following her purchase of a magnificent Victorian doll’s house about a year ago, Martha Davis conceived and wrote The Maples on the Move!, a novella about the Maples whose house becomes too small as their family grows.
Lack of space causes all kinds of small disputes among Kelly and Brian, their seven children, grandparents Henry and Rose, and Great Grandpa Albert. Eventually, they realize that it’s time to find a new and bigger house to accommodate all of their needs and interests. With the help of Henry’s realtor brother, they find the perfect house for their needs, but must overcome a number of difficulties, not the least of which is finding the money to afford the new house, before they can call the old Palmerston estate home.
Martha and Molly have done a wonderful job of explaining the process of home buying to children, including the job of the real estate agent, the importance of getting a home inspection, and the numerous small and larger surprises that await a new home owner.
The characters of Brian and Kelly, their children, aged 13 months to 16 years, and the grandparents are skilfully presented and engaging. The reader is rapidly drawn into the lives of the Maple family, and celebrates with them, when at last they are able to settle into their wonderful new Victorian home.
The Maples on the Move! is beautifully illustrated with photos taken in and around Martha’s and Molly’s two doll’s houses, as well as that of Molly’s friend, Esperanza.
Reading The Maples on the Move! just might inspire you to stop dreaming and start writing… and photographing! You can contact Martha and Molly at maples.move@hotmail.com.
FernFolio Editor