Dave Gregson schreibt mit einem ausgeprägten Sinn für Details und konzentriert sich oft auf Tiercharaktere, die seine starken Überzeugungen von Vielfalt und Inklusion widerspiegeln. Sein Schreiben, das Genres für Erwachsene und Kinder umfasst, schöpft aus einem reichen Leben an Erfahrungen, von der Gartenarbeit bis zur Sozialarbeit. Gregsons Auseinandersetzung mit verschiedenen Kulturen und seine Unterstützung für Tierschutzorganisationen prägen sein Werk und erwecken Tierfiguren mit ausgeprägten Persönlichkeiten zum Leben. Seine Prosa ist ein Zeugnis für Empathie und den Wunsch, die Welt aus verschiedenen Perspektiven zu erkunden.
Piggy has got lots of friends in The Hollow and all the animals love Piggy, but when Piggy gets into a bit of a bother when the Farmer goes to the market then all the animals decide on a very clever plan to help out Piggy and this takes the Farmer and his wife by surprise.
The hawk has a very sharp beak and sharp claws. All the animals in the Hollow are scared to go out when the hawk is around. Desmond the Dormouse comes to the rescue with a cunning plan to chase the hawk away and save all his friends from danger.
Just imagine those tasty blackberries that are growing on the bushes down at the farm. That's what good friends Mr Squirrel and Mr Rabbit are thinking about and they want to collect them to take back home so both Mrs Rabbit and Mrs Squirrel can each make the best blackberry and apple pie in all the world. The only problem is the scary farm dog that is always hanging around. What is needed is a clever plan to get round the farm dog? The plan is perfect and you will, I'm sure, want to read about it. That's why this story is called The Clever Trick and it's a real adventure.
This collection of short stories, each with a twist to the tale, is engaging and often written with wit. There is also a slight Ray Bradbury-esque feel to them which makes them even more absorbing. The author writes with a kind of certainty and although his subject matter ranges widely within this collection, anyone who is fond of the short story genre will enjoy this collection.
The narrative unfolds through the lens of nostalgia as the protagonist dreams of revisiting his childhood village of Trawden. He reflects on cherished memories of his Grandma, a captivating storyteller, and the warmth of their shared winter nights by the fire. The journey symbolizes a quest for self-discovery and healing, prompting him to face the past before embracing a new beginning. As he travels through the scenic Lancashire Dales, the story intertwines themes of memory, family, and the enduring power of storytelling.
Alan embarks on a journey through the vast Megalopolis, driven by a glimmer of hope and a longing for a lost memory. His quest centers around a faint recollection of a smile from his past, prompting an exploration of both the city and his own emotions. As he navigates this sprawling landscape, the narrative delves into themes of nostalgia, the search for connection, and the significance of fleeting moments in life.