Fern Hollow Animal Stories is a series of over sixteen books written and illustrated by British author John Patience.
About
The series of books revolve around a village populated by animal characters in what appears to be an early 20th century setting. These stories, illustrated in a traditional natural and interesting style, have remained very popular among children and even adults, since they first appeared and there are more than 16 titles in the series.
Characters
The Acorns- Trevor and Emma Acorn and their children Jasper, Jiggy & Podger Acorn. (Squirrels) The Bouncers- Hector and Angie Bouncer, Grandpa and Granny Bouncer and their children Patch, Pippa & Toby Bouncer. (Rabbits) The Brambles- Farmer Barnaby and Bernice Bramble and their children Madge, Tugger & Tuppence Bramble. (Badgers) The Bushys- Dr. Doc and Ruth Bushy and their son Fergus Bushy. (Squirrels) The Chips- Albert and Virginia Chips and their two teenage sons Chucky & Flip Chips. (Beavers) The Crackleberrys-Samuel and Mary Crackleberry and their daughter Poppy Crackleberry. (Voles) The Croakers- Aiden and Iris Croaker and their children Dipper & Lily Croaker. (Frogs) The Dimlys- Parson Daniel and Helen Dimly and their daughter Lupin Dimly. (Moles) The Hoppits- P.C. Bobby and Lesley Hoppit and their children Clarence, Clarissa and Horace Hoppit. (Hares) The Periwinkles- Elliot and Flo Periwinkle and their son Wally Periwinkle. (Otters) The Prickles-Patrick and Paula Prickles and their daughter Polly Prickles. (Hedgehogs) The Rustys- Eric and Roxanne Rusty and their children Dusty, Redvers & Rufus Rusty. (Foxes) The Thimbles- Brandon and Karen Thimble and their children Dilly & Pud Thimble. (Fieldmice) The Tuttleebees- Carl and Janet Tuttleebee and their children Heather, Monty & Spud Tuttleebee. (Mice) The Twinkles- Oliver and Vanessa Twinkle and their children Dash, Midge, Skipper & Sparky Twinkle. (Shrews) The Willowbanks- Morris and Ellie Willowbank and their son Spike Willowbank. (Hedgehogs) Miss Crisp (Fox) Brock Gruffy (Badger) Professor Sigmund Swamp (Toad) Lord Trundle (Fox) Lady Edwina Trundle (Fox) Admiral Benjamin Trundle (Fox) Boris Blink (Owl) Leapy Lizard (Lizard) Blodger (Rabbit) Stripey (Badger) Jingle (Mouse) Sigfreid Whirlygill (Otter) Old Man Heron (Heron) Snitch and Snatch (Weasels) Alphonso Duff (Rabbit)
Books
The Seasons in Fern Hollow
Granny Bouncer's Rescue
The Tortoise Fair
Muddles at the Manor
Sigmund's Birthday Surprise
Mr Rusty's New House
The Unscary Scarecrow
The Brass Band Robbery
Sports Day
Brock the Balloonist
Parson Dimly's Treasure Hunt
Mrs Merryweather's Letter
The Floating Restaurant
Castaways on Heron Island
The Midsummer Banquet
The Mysterious Fortune Teller
Spike and the Cowboy Band
Solve the Mystery Books
Strangers in Town
The Giant's Footsteps
The Missing Ring
The Mystery Voice
Little Books
Baked In a Pie
Magical Mr. Willowbank
Monty's Dragon
Sailing Race
References
External links
Fern Hollow - Titles
Rights / Licensing Information
Talewater Press - John Patience's own publishing imprint which is republishing all the Tales from Fern Hollow titles