A Good Read

A Witch, her Cat and The Whistler

by Graham Rhodes

‘A Witch, her Cat and The Whistler’ is the fifth book in the Agnes the Scarborough Witch series of novels by Graham Rhodes. Agnes is a 300-yearold witch who lives in present day Scarborough, and travels through time via a bricked-up doorway in the cellar of her ancient home that she shares with Marmaduke, her unusual oneeyed cat. When Agnes passes through the brickup up doorway, she travels back to the heart of 18th century Scarborough, where she is the town’s acknowledged wise woman, a friend to fisherfolk and smugglers alike. Marmaduke, an old cantankerous ginger-haired cat who lost an ear in a battle with a seagull, follows Agnes through the doorway and changes into a large one-eyed ginger-haired mercenary, Agnes’ right-hand man, with the magical capabilities to shape-shift into a giant black cat.

In this fifth adventure of the series, Agnes and Marmaduke assist their old friend Dancing

The Buried Crown

by Ally Sherrick

The year is 1940, and George Penny is evacuated from London to live with his Aunt May in the countryside. While exploring the nearby ruins of an old castle, George discovers a hidden underground chamber. Inside, he stumbles upon a medieval crown that belonged to King Alfred the Great, the legendary English king. But George soon realises that the crown is more than just a relic. It is rumoured to possess mystical powers and is sought after by a group of sinister individuals, known as the Skull brothers, who are determined to use it for their own nefarious purposes.

Calling local authors!

Jack, ex-highwayman and government agent, to discover the reason for a brutal murder in Robin Hood’s Bay, and to uncover the identity of a ruthless smuggler known only as the Whister.

The Agnes series of novels are a delight to read and are written by the most talented Graham Rhodes, writer, scriptwriter, playwright, artist, art photographer and performance poet. Graham can be found on Scarborough’s West Pier where he has a small gallery called Aakschipper Images, above the fish market. Here, you can buy his photographic images and his books, and chat about his work and the history of the town.

Graham has kindly given us a signed copy of his book A Witch, Her Cat and The Whistler for the prize for our crossword competition this month which can be found on page 38

With the help of a brave and resourceful girl named Kitty, George embarks on a dangerous quest to keep the crown safe from the Skull brothers. Along the way, they encounter secret codes, ancient riddles, and unexpected allies. Their journey takes them across the English countryside, from hidden tunnels to perilous cliffs, as they race against time to protect the crown and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.

As George and Kitty unravel the secrets surrounding the crown, they uncover a deeper connection to King Alfred and his legacy. The fate of the crown becomes intertwined with their own personal journeys of courage, friendship, and discovering the true meaning of heroism.

Sherrick’s fast-paced prose writing will keep her young readers on the edge of their seats.

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