Delilah
Dusticle has special powers, she can completely eradicate dust. With her quiver
pouch of special dusters Delilah can run up walls and reaches places others
just can’t. As a maid in the Fenchurch-Whittington house Delilah’s unusual
skills soon lead to her being promoted to Chief Dust Eradicator and Remover.
Until one day a broken heart leads to her powers taking an expected turn.
This is the first in a series of touching and funny stories about Delilah Dusticle. Follow her on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and adventure.
This is the first in a series of touching and funny stories about Delilah Dusticle. Follow her on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and adventure.
Excerpt:
A suit of armour standing beside her in the hall coughed and shot out a puff of dust from its helmet. “Staff are not permitted to fraternise with the family and any shenanigans would lead to instant dismissal,” wheezed the armour.
“Don’t I know it,” said Delilah who then waved her duster at the falling dust cloud making it vanish in mid-air. For good measure she selected her dandelion duster and polished the armour, who was very ticklish and kept giggling. She then made her way to the staff kitchen for dinner.
Delilah Dusticle is a short story, 33 pages, that has been enjoyed by young people and adults alike.
About the Author
First
let me introduce Grumpy Stone. (see image called Grumpystone)
I found him on a beach in my home town in Essex, England. Grumpy has
become my writing mascot. It is more fun to look at a picture of him
than one of me. Promise.
About
me? Well I grew up in the UK, but was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. My
childhood influences were a mix of Pippi Longstocking and The Flumps. I
have always enjoyed making up characters and their life stories,
therefore I jumped at the chance to study theatre at the University of
Brighton. I later trained as a drama teacher and I have a Masters
degree from Goldsmiths. I have gone back to my roots and I now live in Gothenburg,
where I am writing the Delilah Dusticle series. People have told me
they love reading my stories and I hope you have fun reading them too!
Follow Delilah on Twitter: @delilahdusticle
Delilah Dusticle's Transylvanian Adventure will be released in September 2013. Here is a taster illustration from the second installment.
