Symba goes on another Adventure

Symba and The Woodpecker of Lis na Grá is the second children's book by local author Georgie Rehill. Symba and The Fairies of Inch Island was Georgie's first book and she launched that just over 18 months ago. Symba was the beloved dog of Georgie and she wrote the first story for her two nieces. Since that first publication, Symba sadly passed away. But Georgie has found a way to keep her beloved pet alive, through stories.

This new adventure sees Symba exploring the local forest here in Muff, Lis na Grá. She goes off in search of her friend Winnie after a noisy mis-understanding. The story takes us through the woods and the encounters Symba has there.

Symba herself narrates the story and she takes us through the beautiful woods and all that we find there amidst the natural world. There is learning within these pages and there is beautiful language. It's a story of friendship, nature, one of fun and it also mentions the now infamous 'Muff Feile'.

Above all else it allows this beautiful dog to capture our hearts even after she's gone. Symba is definitely a story for children and encourages them to consider the world of nature and of friendship. But it's also very much a story for the adult world too - reminding us to appreciate the natural world around us and to never forget the importance of friendship regardless of age.

Georgie will capture your heart with this second adventure of Symba and I do hope she's preparing more adventures to come.

Congrats Georgie and I wish you every success with this new book.

Details of where the book can be bought will be on 'Adventures of Symba' facebook page very soon. Do pick up a copy when you can.

GMc

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