Fire on Slate Fell

WarrenCabral practised law in Bermuda for 30 years before taking up his pen as authorof fiction for adults and children. Evenbefore his second career as a writer, he had written short stories, plays,pantomimes and the books for two musicals. He was the winner of The Royal Gazette prize for one of his shortstories. His most recent theatrical work was On the Line, staged at The TeaHouse Theatre in London. The LakelandMysteries, of which The Fire on Slate Fell is the first book, is Warren's firstventure into children's fiction.Corryn Webb is a Welsh freelance illustrator and designer based in the rugged mountains beside the North Wales coast in the UK. Living with her husband, children and rescue dogs.With her vivid imagination and eye for detail, Corryn has been lauded for her beautiful award-winning pieces bursting to the rim with creativity. She is fascinated by the beauty, magic, and mythology of the natural landscape of Wales, which regularly inspires her art.

"Veryenjoyable read. Clever plot involving treasure hunters, misplacedartefacts and mysterious fires on the fells. Are the bikers goodies orbaddies? Can the girls solve it? Of course, they can and way ahead ofthe adults who aren't even aware there is a mystery to solve." David Thomas, Father ofthree and keen fell walker. 'In thisexciting mystery, two remarkable sisters watch the events around them andwonder why nothing is necessarily what it appears to be. Their naturalcuriosity and clever creative skills are put to the test as they try to putthe pieces of the puzzle together. A thoroughly enjoyable Lakeland adventurethat rattles along with its unique twists and turns.' Janet Lewis, Retired,Scotland. "Thisstory is wonderfully written and illustrated. It captured the attention of my6-year-old granddaughter who identified with the amateur detectives. Sheimproved her vocabulary with new words, always a bonus. Good readindeed." Danni Roberto/Evie Collacott aged 6, Great-grandmother& great-granddaughter, Canada "Awell-written tale that engages the reader from the very start and that cannothelp but make you look forward to the next Lakeland Mystery." Terry Pryse, Deep seadiver, Bermuda "Move overEnid Blyton! With their telepathic powers and sharp eyes, sleuthing sistersMae and Isla Donaldson get on the trail of a missing Cumbrian treasure trove.Fast paced, this fun read features bikers The Fells Angels, crooked curatorsand dodgy detectorists. The mystery unravels in the streets of Cockermouthand only Mae and Isla can figure out the vanishing Fire on Slate Fell!" Katriona Wade, Retired BBCRadio Producer. "I thoroughlyenjoyed The Fire on Slate Fell and it left me wanting more! I just loved thecharacters especially Isla & Mae and their secret communication! Itis written in such a descriptive way; it transported me straight to the LakeDistrict with all its beauty. The Lakeland Mysteries are the 21stCentury's answer to the Famous 5." PhilippaHaftke, Mother oftwo, Kent. "Join two extraordinary girls,Isla and Mae, as they unravel a mystery involving a peculiar white van, aphony fire, and hidden treasure. Through their silent communication andclever observations, these sisters engage readers from start to finish.Perfect for curious and imaginative children with a passion for solvingmysteries." Judith Lanka, Educationalist, Zurich "I reallyenjoyed The Fire on Slate Fell! It's a satisfying mystery with an old-schooltouch. Reminded me of the Nancy Drew series I read when I was younger, butthe story is well pitched for an adult reader right to the end." Deirdre deWijze, Mother oftwo, The Netherlands. "These twosisters are natural detectives; Isla with her talent for drawing exactly whatshe sees, and Mae with her word memory cues that help her keep track of clues.Their ability to communicate without speaking make for an engaging pair tosolve another mystery. Enjoy the twists and turns of this Lakeland Mysterywhere intrigue on the fells gives an authentic touch to this adventure story.The one scene that might be considered scary depending on the age of thereader is deftly handled and quite short." Mary Bredin, Emmynominated Executive Producer best known for her children's series "True andthe Rainbow Kingdom" and co-creating "Pickwick Pack" on Disney.