Surrey based author George S Boughton has written a beautifully illustrated book called Dennis to Alice. It is an enchanting and enter-taining book set locally in Surrey and tackles the important subjectof conservation. It is certain to appeal to both families and children Dennis to Alice is far more than a picture book, it is a real-life drama which sparks questions on climate, nature, extinction and conservation. Dennis, a violent storm, felled a mighty elder tree which dammed a flooded but usually peaceful river. Following the storm, a pandemic swept across the world to isolate the spot along with the author. But, also captured along with manmade environ-mental contaminants, is the transformation that took place during the peace, from busy contrail skies to blue and verdant water scenes…and a pair of geese that made this their home. Then kayakers tackle the obstacle, boaters try to remove it, a swan performs… and a fox attacks’… “More material coming down river adds to the dam, logs, timber, some cans and regrettably more plastic.
Evidence of mankind’s effect on the environ-ment. It’s extraordinary how long it’s taking to get those out of our lives. We have a duty to preserve this beautiful planet, we must treasure it, before it’s too late” – George S Boughton.
£1 of each sale of Dennis to Alice is pledged to the Noah’s Ark Foundation www.noahsark.life GBPublishing,
We have 10 signed copies of Dennis to Alice to give away. Please email della@gbpublishing.org.