Surrey-based author George S Boughton has written a beautifully illustrated book called Dennis to Alice. It is an enchanting and entertaining book set locally in Surrey and tackles the important subject of 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 environmental 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 environment. 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.