About
Born in Cambridge,UK, Catherine began her career in PR and corporatecommunications, progressing as an editor of science journals, and ascommunications advisor for a European programme. She currently works ininternet marketing and is a school literacy governor. Catherine is alsoa singer/songwriter and guitarist, and plays in a rock band.
Story Behind The Book
An adventure written in the style of a children's classic, Whirl of the Wheel is an time-travelling tale with historical content and, of course, more than a touch of imagination to fire it along. Lead character Connie is based on my lovely friend Katie. I do hope you enjoy the story . . .
Reviews
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<p>A review from a MobileRead reader . . </p>
<p>"Fantastic, a heart-warming and delightful tale, as difficult to put
down as I used to find the Swallows and Amazons books by Arthur
Ransome, and certainly one of the best children’s works I’ve read in
years!</p>
<p>As I said on the forum, I thought you developed your characters very
quickly, and managing to make me care about them, especially Connie,
your plot was intriguing and full of surprises, it rolled along at just
the right pace, and built to a really fantastic ending.</p>
<p>I hope you will make this a series, and put them in the public
domain, before you become the star for one of the big publishing houses
and make lots and lots of money for yourself!</p>
<p>As I’m sure you realise, I very much enjoyed reading your book, and
I am definitely a Fan, can’t wait to read the next one, whether it’s
free or bought."<br /><br /><strong>Review by: </strong>
<a href="https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/shaynep">Shayne Parkinson</a>
on Jan. 11, 2010 :
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This is a lovely blend of magic and realistic historical fiction. The
period details feel convincing without ever being overdone, and the
children are credible, with the sorts of fears and priorities that feel
right for their age and situation.<br /><br />
I was reminded a little of the "Green Knowe" books, with the shifting
in time element and with the wonderful old house that's a character in
its own right. This book has the charm of those classics, while having
modern details (such as the World Wide Web) that perhaps make it more
accessible to readers who find the classics distancing.</p>
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