Alice de Sallow
About the author: Alice often finds herself being swept away in the British countryside by the myths and legends that hover over towns and villages. Alice’s key passion lies in the environmental and historical protection of waterways in particular the British holy wells.
The HolyWell Mysteries Book One: is a series of whodunit books that introduces 6-9 year olds to British history around holy wells. Readers learn about the protection of the environment both natural and historical. Each book goes on an unforgettable journey that introduces the readers to folklore and traditions set around the holy wells.
Book one: Introducers the reader to Mrs Badger. a retired caretaker of holy wells. Mrs Badger receives an email from her friend Mrs Puddles. The ruby red stones at St Winifred Holy Well in Shropshire have started to disappear. The water spirit that dwells at St Winifred is becoming weaker each day. If the missing red stones are not found before the Saints Day then the water spirit could die. Can you help Mrs Badger solve the mystery of the missing red stones before the holy well spirit disappears?
