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The Quest

In The Quest, delve into an environmentally conscious tale that follows the perilous journey of four intrepid bees: Hornbee, Frizzbee, Freebee, and Tobee. Tasked by their ailing Queen to find uncontaminated pollen, these brave bees set off in different directions – North, East, West, and South – to save their hive and their beloved Queen from the lethal effects of insecticide-tainted pollen. From epic battles to stirring romances, the story captures poignant moments of heartache as well as uplifting glimmers of hope. As the bees face various trials and tribulations, they find themselves contemplating the uncertain future for bees and humanity alike. At the heart of their adventure lies a deeply touching theme: the bonds of community and the sense of security derived from belonging to their hive, a unity anchored by their Queen.

R.J. Haywood

Born in Salisbury, Wiltshire in 1961, the son of a steam train driver, he left school at 16 and started work in the Post Office as a telegram boy. At 18 he became a postman. He left after 7 years, and followed his father on the railway. He is now retired with a railway pension and lives in Hampshire.

Austin Macauley Publishers