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Nelson 'n' Deck and Friends: How the Adventures Began is an original story series idea for children with unique and fun characters. It subtly educates children with key facts about London within a fun storyline.
There are full colour illustrations on every other page to bring the story to life – drawn by the excellent illustrator Stacey Roscoe
For the people (Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, etc.) who might read the story to younger children, there have been incorporated characters with fun play-on-words names related to who the character is or a link to what job the character does. This will continue throughout the series with loads of supporting characters.
The Book has been self-published via Troubador (UK) is available as Paperback and eBook on Amazon, iTunes, Troubador and others – 48 pages – released in 2011.
About the Book
Two children reluctantly move from the countryside to live in London, when their Dad gets a new job in the City.
On arrival in London, they go with their Grandpa to visit the London Transport Museum (he is the caretaker there).
While he is locking up for the evening, they go sneaking around the Museum and they meet some magical new friends there – Nelson and Deck.
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Reviews (Excerpts)
- “As the father of two pre-school age children, I was delighted that the characters bring to life the wonderfully diverse city that London has always been and remains to this day.” - Mark Field, MP for Cities of London & Westminster
- “I like the story about Keira and Jack and Nelson ‘n’ Deck and the nice pictures too” - Joseph Ginns aged 5 and a half
- “My 6 year old daughter, Ellie, really enjoyed this first Nelson ‘n’ Deck book. She loved the bright, colourful pictures and learning about all the different, interesting characters…especially Deck the big, red bus. Although as a family we have only been to London a few times, the book has brought back really good memories of fun days out in the city…in fact we can’t wait to go back!” - Ellie’s Daddy – Chris Wood
- “Our 8-year old daughter, Carys, thought your Nelson ‘n’ Deck book was Awesome!…whilst giving it two thumbs up! She is now asking us “When are we going to visit London?” Good luck with the book & its many sequels!” - Angie
- “I really enjoyed this book. I liked Nelson the pigeon the best. I had not been to London before I read this book and I have since been with my mummy and daddy who showed me Nelson’s Column – which was great. I learned a lot from this book and can’t wait for the next book.” - Joe Orrell (age 7)
- “My 9 year old son, Brandon, loves this book and the way it brings everyday recognisable icons such as buses, taxis, pigeons, red phoneboxes and places in London to life in an original, fun and colourful way. When is the next book in the series coming out?” - Keith L
- “We bought this book for our grandson, Jayden, and it is really great. Although he is only two years old, we read him the story and he loved the bright, colourful illustrations throughout which kept him interested in the book.” - Mary Kingston
About the Author
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| Author C. M. Gillott |
The original idea for the Nelson ‘n’ Deck and Friends series of books occurred to Chris in late 1999/early 2000. The series is based on the author’s very fond childhood memories of visiting the many wonderful sights of London year round, with his parents, grandparents and close family.
Over a decade since having the original idea, the author wants to bring the many wonderful events that happen every year in London to life with his Nelson ‘n’ Deck and Friends characters and adventure stories. He hopes that children, their parents and grandparents can all enjoy them at home, before & after visiting London.
C. M. Gillott was born in London at the University College Hospital near Euston. He grew up in Hertfordshire and regularly visited London during his childhood.
During his career he worked for British Telecom (BT) based in London and later in life he lived for a couple of years in Streatham, South West London, during which time he worked for a media communications company in Central London, near to the Bank of England.
C. M. Gillott is happily married and lives with his wife, Michelle, and their three young girls, in Northamptonshire, UK.
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Link to the eBook Nelson 'n' Deck and Friends at iTunes for iPod - iPhone - iPad
Link to the Paperback Nelson 'n' Deck and Friends at Troubador
Link to the eBook Nelson 'n' Deck and Friends on Amazon (US)
Link to the eBook Nelson 'n' Deck and Friends on Amazon (UK)
