In the meantime, Nosy finds a pair of ballet slippers that fell out of a box near a neighbor’s house. They want to meet her again and agree to find a pair of shoes for her to wear. Arielle and her pets are mystified and worried for the stranger’s safety. Upon hearing a loud man’s voice, she runs away. One day the three friends come upon a little girl sitting by a tree crying and barefoot. Britches and Nosy are unusual in the fact that they both communicate in English with their mistress. Arielle and her pets love to take walks in the hollow. This is a longer length chapter book based on Arielle and her two pets, Britches, the dog, and Nosy, the black cat. Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.Ĭharming and delightful book, the first in a series of books based on the character Arielle, written for children ages nine through twelve. Rand captivated me with her magic & had me thinking about what was, is, and could be. This story is definitely different from my usual reads, but I found it an enriching change of pace. I appreciated how they were on their own in this novel, without unending parental guidance, yet were never in any sort of danger or trouble. Their adventures and actions sparked my interest. Magical beings and talking pets take centre stage in a manner that will entice children. The characters in this tale were ideally suited to the intended audience. I loved the way that the author inspires you to use your imagination, bringing the story to life. It was a quick, light read with a very pointed message winding its way through the story. Even as an adult I was able to appreciate this story. It is ideally suited to school aged children with a desire for adventure and who enjoy using their imagination. In 2020 she won the Perito Prize and her short story was featured in their anthology.This was a well written, well thought out, approachable story. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Analogies and Allegories Literary Magazine, Maudlin House, Cross & Crow Keys, and Wrongdoing Magazine. Keshe Chow is a Malaysian-born Chinese Australian veterinarian living in Melbourne with three humans and two cats. * This piece can be read as two standalone poems, or as one whole. You see, dear sister, you already forget– I bided my time, watched you outgrow your caulĬurl ‘round your finger, ‘cause i like it We whispered sweet words through webbed skin
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