The Secret of Bowring Park

by Christine Gordon Manley, illustrated by Laurel Keating

tagged: fantasy & magic, imagination & play, siblings

Description

Every child who has ever visited the Peter Pan statue in Bowring Park, St. John's, swears it is magic. They know that the mice, squirrels, rabbits, and fairies are never in the same place as the last time they visited. Some say they've seen Peter wink at them, and others believe they've heard the soft whispering sounds of a flute. Are the stories true? Is the Peter Pan statue really magic? Or are the tales just childhood fantasies? The Secret of Bowring Park is a story of magic, a celebration of eternal childhood, and a heartwarming tale of the bond between sisters.Join sisters Elizabeth and Natalie on their adventure at the Peter Pan statue and learn the real secret of Bowing Park.

About the Authors

Christine Gordon Manley

Born and raised in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Christine now resides in Canada's other provincial Island, Prince Edward Island, with her husband, their two daughters, and their two dogs. Christine has also spent time living in the UK and Ontario. However, the call of the Atlantic Ocean was too strong to ignore.

Laurel Keating’s illustrations charm and delight children of all ages. An award-winning artist, her work has adorned several Newfoundland children’s books, including Yaffle’s Journey, the Find Scruncheon and Touton books, Moose’s Roof, Elliot and the Impossible Fish, Full Speed Ahead: Errol’s Bell Island Adventure, and Flying Ace: Errol’s Gander Adventure. Once upon an Iceberg: Errol’s Twillingate Adventure is her tenth book.

Age:: 7 to 10
Grade:: 2 to 5

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