Clive the Magic Camel
– At the Zoo
Clive the Magic CamelClive the Magic Camel – At the Zoo is a very old story about a camel that meets various animals and wishes for one of each of their attributes that he thinks will improve his personality. The name ‘camel’ changes as each attribute is added until he becomes so absurd that he realises that he was better as he was, and not something/somebody else.
The book is written to be read by 6 year olds and upwards, but it can be read to, or told as a story to, children from the age 3 upwards. This book, based on an old nonsense fun story, can even be enjoyed by those in secondary school. It can be read to groups of children to aid discussion on the subject raised.
The story was told certainly in Victorian times when there was no or very little entertainment in the homes. The writer has been telling this and other stories for many years to children and young people of all ages in schools, churches, and youth organisations.
A few years ago the author was told he ought to write down his stories and he has written Clive the Magic Camel – At the Zoo as his first book.
The book was published by Diverze Publications and was released on 14th February 2013.
The book is available in Stroud at ‘The Children’s Bookshop’, Union Street, ‘The Centre Bookshop’, London Road, and at ‘Come into the Light’ High Street, Stonehouse.
It is also available online at: www.diverze.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.waterstones.com, etc.
Comments on the book (most recent first):
· Sarah, Milford VA, USA (Goodreads)
I have an 8 and a 9 year old daughters. They read the book together and they really enjoyed reading it. They had so much fun sounding out the animals name.
This would be a great book for the author to present at a school and read to students and celebrate everyone’s differences. We had a local author come to our school that did that and the children loved it. This is the perfect book for such a presentation and for children to learn about writing. I look forward to checking out more books from the author.
· Mary Jane Calara, London (FaceBook):
“Great book, the moral lesson is not just for children but for grown- ups too. Proud to have one! Thanks Clive Dale!”
· Janet O’Shea, St Ives (Facebook):
Nina, Morgan, Finley and Aidan really enjoyed this book. It was funny when mommy couldn’t pronounce the words! We are looking forward to reading Clive the Camel at the Seaside.
· Colin Morgan, Bristol (Diverze):
Great story with brilliant illustrations. My grandchildren ages 7 and 9 just loves Clive the Camel they think he is so cute. Hope the next adventure is just as good.
· Current rating on Goodreads is 4.75 out of a maximum 5.
Cotswold Life Magazine, August 2013
selected for an article on children’s books
More of Clive Dale’s Books in the Pipeline
Written, proofread and awaiting illustration and publication:
Clive the Magic Camel – At the Seaside
Johnny and the Rice Pudding
Being Written:
Ollie the Onion
Grub the Dog
About the author Clive Dale
Clive currently lives in Stroud, and has worked in the computer departments for various companies including: Purnells, Paulton; Rank Xerox, Mitcheldean; Brann Direct Marketing, Cirencester; and British Energy (now EDF) Gloucester while living in the West Country.
Someone told him he should write his stories down and get them published. ‘Clive the Magic Camel – at the Zoo’ is the first to be published, with ‘Johnny and the Rice Pudding’ and ‘Clive the Magic Camel – at the Seaside’ currently awaiting illustrations.
Clive is now retired and is able to find time to write his stories. He is a member of Ebley Chapel, and a Trustee of the Countess of Huntingdon Connexion. On 2nd April 2013, he was inducted as President of the Countess of Huntingdon Connexion for a two year term.
For over forty years he has been a leader in various children’s and youth organisations (mainly Boys’ Brigade) and has told his stories in those organisations, schools, and Sunday Schools.
He was invited to Longney School, Gloucester on 7th March 2013 for World Book Day when he told the story to four classes and answered their questions on writing a book.
Ben Gander his illustrator for the first book is an avid artist, having produced various murals for children’s bedrooms, a pub and a toyshop, as well as selling various cartoons, caricatures and portraits
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