ABOUT THE BOOK
MY WAY HOME by Holly Heaton
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages
Enter the hidden realm of the Little Folk and follow Kit on a thrilling adventure. Can he reclaim an object precious to his people and return home to the Hollow Chestnut? Using his wits and environment, Kit embarks on this miniature odyssey through a lushly illustrated world.
MY THOUGHTS.....
Kit is a wee little boy, no taller than a pine seedling, who begins a dangerous journey to find a magical crystal that was stolen by a fierce fox. He is determined to get it back but also a little afraid that he may never get home safely. Will Kit ever see all of the Little Folk again?
Enjoyable text and beautiful illustrations make this story come alive and Holly Heaton is credited as both author and illustrator. The publisher states that My Way Home is for children between the ages of three and seven but I believe that the word count makes it a better choice for independent readers. My Way Home is part fantasy, part adventure, and total fun, so why not read it together as a family?
I received a complimentary copy from the author via iRead Book Tours. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Whether through pictures, words, or her dad’s castoff camcorder, Holly has spent her life telling stories. She can usually be found chasing exciting bits of history and spending time with her husband, sons, and dog, Wesser, in metro Atlanta.
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CHATTING WITH HOLLY
What prompted you to write a book about tiny people?
A change in perspective can make the everyday and mundane suddenly exotic and exciting! Growing up, I adored stories about little folk. That love of the miniature has held firm.
Is it difficult to write from the point of view of your characters?
Not difficult, but challenging. It’s a lot like acting. There’s a thrilling liberty when you attempt to abandon your perspective and background and take on those of another.
Which is harder: writing or illustrating?
For me, illustrating. I wrote and drew prolifically when I was young, but for about 15 years I spent most of my artistic expression in needlework. So, when I set myself to serious sketching again in 2023, I felt a bit out of my depth. Once I get a piece going, I start to feel comfortable, but initially, there is massive intimidation by a blank page.
Where do you find writing inspiration?
By wallowing in history and reveling in nature. The first provides excellent fuel for the imagination, while the second is a nursery where you can allow your imagination to run wild.
What sparked your interest in history?
As a kid, I was always drawn to other times and places, but Michael Mann’s film Last of the Mohicans and Karen Cushman’s book “Catherine, Called Birdy”—though different mediums and vastly different stories—brought the past vividly to life. They did what I think all good portrayals of history or historical fiction accomplish: they make the foreign relatable.
Will there be more stories about Kit?
Absolutely. Right now I’m storyboarding a children’s book with a different subject, but there are plenty of adventures for Kit and the little folk in the future.
GIVEAWAY
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Connie, it is incredibly gratifying that you enjoyed the story and illustrations! I’m very grateful for the interview and kind review!
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