'Milo Goes To The Seaside'
by Rachel Jane
This is more than a captivating story in rhyme for the three to seven-year olds. it’s the inspiring story of a young writer nurturing an idea into reality.
Rachel Jane’s parents love VW Campervans – to the extent they have a business renting them out. Each has its own character and gets and adopted name, which sparked Rachel’s imagination. Stories began to emerge and with encouragement from family and friends a series has been born.
Rachel took the brave step and decided to self-publish under her own imprint – wishpublishing – and enlisted the help of talented illustrator Jamie Flack. Her debut picture paperback is an absolute triumph and successfully creates all the magic of a first journey to that enigmatic sounding place ‘the sea’. (The double page spread depicting it comes an equal first with the sunset for me, thanks Jamie).
It’s true one or two of the rhymes need a wee stretch to scan but small matter. The pace itself is lively, the story simple and yet compelling. What will happen to Milo when he gets to the sea, and will he be able to get home again? The next two in the series are in production and we can’t wait to share them, too, with our younger ‘Distinguished Guests’ here at Beatons.