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Meet The Children: Kennedy, 17 - The Fashionist!
(Always telling others what's wrong with their outfit)
Chloe, 15 - The Bookworm!
(Never Stops Reading)
Edwin, 12 - The Explorer!
(Often starts sentences with 'did you know...')
Bridget, 11 - The Pretentious Snob!
(Usually speaks in a false poncy accent)
Al, 9 - The Chatterbox!
(Quite frequently refers to something outside the current context of conversation)
These, along with their mother and father, make up the Bronson family, and together they get into all sorts of trouble - from causing havoc in town, to being locked outside their own house! Join the ride as these five unlikely siblings embark upon some truly epic adventures of a lifetime; including: searching for their mother's lost ring, helping the mayor, and even giving the garden fence a fresh coat of paint. Read along and see how Kennedy, Chloe, Edwin, Bridget, and Al manage to muddle along through everything that tumbles their way.
About the author
Alison has been writing short stories to share with friends and family for many years and always enjoys exploring her creativity when putting pen to paper. She is excited to have the opportunity to share her love of writing with others.
Alison loves spending time with her pet dog, a Labrador-Huntaway cross called Smoky, teaching her tricks and taking her for walks. She lives in a small town in New Zealand near many beautiful parks and beaches.
Alison has been playing the trombone since about 2010, euphonium from mid-2019, and always likes getting together with a few friends to 'make a joyful noise' sharing music. She also enjoys a bit of freelance photography when she gets the chance, especially if it involves taking pictures of sunsets.
One of her books, The Bronson Escapades, is a Silver Recipient of the Mom's Choice Awards® honorary seal of excellence, and The Wolf Cub is a 2nd place winner of the Royal Dragonfly Book Award Competition of 2024 in both the 'Education' and 'Coffee Table & Gift Books' categories, in addition to obtaining an Honorable Mention in several others: Best Cover Design, Children's Chapter Books, Middle-Grade Fiction, and Animals/Pets (a complete list of results can be found on the Story Monsters Book Awards website). Alison greatly appreciates having received this outstanding recognition, as well as all the other encouraging comments regarding her earlier works.
