In this gripping tale, we follow the journey of Pooky, a compassionate young girl growing up in the Victorian era. Despite her kind heart, Pooky struggles with severe stomach issues, which leave her feeling isolated and alone. She longs for meaningful friendships, but finds herself without companionship. Her situation takes a turn for the worse when she becomes the victim of bullying at the hands of two boys, Hecter and Rocky. To make matters even more dire, Pooky finds herself trapped in an abandoned factory, under the control of a malevolent wizard. As she navigates this perilous situation, Pooky must summon all of her courage and ingenuity to find a way out. With the help of unexpected allies, she embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with danger and suspense.
Peter is a young man who loves art and writing, and has successfully combined these skills in his first self-illustrated novel for children. He has faced significant challenges due to his diagnosis of Autism and Tourette Syndrome, but with support and encouragement is truly beginning to flourish and find his voice. Peter has a long-held ambition to write and narrate stories for children to make them happy, and to be an illustrator. This first Pooky novel is the start of realizing that dream.