The Adventures of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the Talking Potatoes

Every Friday night my brother’s and I would gather around the glow of the kerosene lamp for ole story time. My brothers would begin the session the same way every time; “Once upon a time was a good ole time, Brer Bookie chewed tobacco and he spit white lime, dog neck choke, monkey neck broke, and they all went to heaven in a little white boat.” I was always eager for what would follow: story after story, until the wee hours of the morning. This was the culture of the people of Bottle Creek, North Caicos, located in the Turks and Caicos Islands. I practiced telling stories when I was just a little boy. The vision to write this book was birth when I began to tell stories to my own children. I watched their eyes light up when I would say: “Once upon a time was a good ole time…” Adventure’s of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the talking Potatoes is an original story with an island setting. As the name suggest it is a series of stories about an old lady, her pet cat and some mysterious potatoes. This first volume is just the beginning of many intriguing stories that will light up the eyes of children around the world. Each new addition will feature interesting characters, magical events, and tales that will make your ears tingle. Children of all ages would enjoy this book. It is unique, captivating, and has surprises that would make children smile. Put it in the hands of your children or read it to them, and you will smile as you watch their eyes light up.

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The Adventures of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the Talking Potatoes

Every Friday night my brother’s and I would gather around the glow of the kerosene lamp for ole story time. My brothers would begin the session the same way every time; “Once upon a time was a good ole time, Brer Bookie chewed tobacco and he spit white lime, dog neck choke, monkey neck broke, and they all went to heaven in a little white boat.” I was always eager for what would follow: story after story, until the wee hours of the morning. This was the culture of the people of Bottle Creek, North Caicos, located in the Turks and Caicos Islands. I practiced telling stories when I was just a little boy. The vision to write this book was birth when I began to tell stories to my own children. I watched their eyes light up when I would say: “Once upon a time was a good ole time…” Adventure’s of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the talking Potatoes is an original story with an island setting. As the name suggest it is a series of stories about an old lady, her pet cat and some mysterious potatoes. This first volume is just the beginning of many intriguing stories that will light up the eyes of children around the world. Each new addition will feature interesting characters, magical events, and tales that will make your ears tingle. Children of all ages would enjoy this book. It is unique, captivating, and has surprises that would make children smile. Put it in the hands of your children or read it to them, and you will smile as you watch their eyes light up.

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The Adventures of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the Talking Potatoes

The Adventures of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the Talking Potatoes

by Bradley Handfield
The Adventures of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the Talking Potatoes

The Adventures of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the Talking Potatoes

by Bradley Handfield

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Every Friday night my brother’s and I would gather around the glow of the kerosene lamp for ole story time. My brothers would begin the session the same way every time; “Once upon a time was a good ole time, Brer Bookie chewed tobacco and he spit white lime, dog neck choke, monkey neck broke, and they all went to heaven in a little white boat.” I was always eager for what would follow: story after story, until the wee hours of the morning. This was the culture of the people of Bottle Creek, North Caicos, located in the Turks and Caicos Islands. I practiced telling stories when I was just a little boy. The vision to write this book was birth when I began to tell stories to my own children. I watched their eyes light up when I would say: “Once upon a time was a good ole time…” Adventure’s of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the talking Potatoes is an original story with an island setting. As the name suggest it is a series of stories about an old lady, her pet cat and some mysterious potatoes. This first volume is just the beginning of many intriguing stories that will light up the eyes of children around the world. Each new addition will feature interesting characters, magical events, and tales that will make your ears tingle. Children of all ages would enjoy this book. It is unique, captivating, and has surprises that would make children smile. Put it in the hands of your children or read it to them, and you will smile as you watch their eyes light up.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482823790
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Publication date: 06/23/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 28
File size: 7 MB
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