This image is the cover for the book Bertie

Bertie

Life is full of challenges, and Bertie knows this all too well. But he’s resolute in altering the course of not just his own life, but that of his family. More than ‘just a crane’, Bertie’s natural leadership shines as he confronts hardships with resilience and an unwavering determination to bring about the best for those he holds dear. Born a crane, Bertie’s journey exemplifies that it’s the heart and soul, rather than appearances, that truly shape our destinies.

Adrian Watson

Adrian Watson is a former Irish National Schools Short Story Writing Champion. He won the National U12 short story writing competition when in primary school at Cornafulla NS Co Roscommon. Adrian has a law degree from Galway University and a master’s degree in leadership and defence from Maynooth University. He has served for over 25 years in the Irish Army, both at home and abroad, bringing his wealth of life experiences to life in his short stories for educational benefit to kids in a fun, entertaining and beneficial way. Adrian came up with the story after watching a crane in his local park, Mount Argus Park, in Dublin 6W.

Austin Macauley Publishers