Protagonist is a strong, independent young heroine who solves problems on her own Author has 15 years' experience writing scripts for kids' tv cartoons "The fun and fast paced story buoyed by a smattering of humour rises to a climax as exciting as it is satisfying and well earned." - Quill & Quire, for Eldritch Manor, book 1 in this series Original treatment of youth dealing with senior citizens who are actually "retired" ancient creatures of myth and legend Author's first book, Eldritch Manor, was nominated for the Forest of Reading Silver Birch and shortlisted for the Rocky Mountain Book Awards Author is well-connected in the children's entertainment world through her work as a writer for such programs as Franklin, Jacob Two-Two, George Shrinks, Pearlie, and The Doodlebops