Madagascar Misadventure
A great tale for teenagers, as the intrepid duo of Alex and James follow their chaotic and negligent parents from the Himalayas to the remoter corners of Madagascar. The quest for lemurs quickly turns into a struggle against corruption, evilness and exploitation of nature. With the help of a feisty local friend they defeat the forces of darkness; they are reunited with their parents and are able to enjoy the wonders of the forest, caves and scenery of Ankarana, and the charm of the Malagasy people. All the charismatic local fauna feature in the story, and many are beautifully illustrated with photographs or line drawings
A Glimpse of Eternal Snows
I picked up 'A Glimpse Of Eternal Snows' while in Pokhara, Nepal, this April. I have not cried and smiled through a book in a long time, but this one worked magic on my heart. Thank you for making David the centre of this book, he has brought me so much joy this past month. I often think of his chuckles and his love for chaos and smile to myself as I imagine him delighting in them, and I will continue to do so every time I experience chaos around me. What a legend he is !
It will soon be monsoon where I am, and I can't wait for David to 'wee on us' as Alexander said in the book.
Madhu
Under a Himalayan Sky: A Story of Love, Loss and Learning to Live
You've written a real page-turner, a can't-put-down narrative. You've managed all the doctor stuff at the beginning – the part that when you described to me David's first few weeks of life and how the doctors treated you that I knew this had to be a book. You've managed convincing dialogue, and enough detail and description to draw the reader in. And remember that I know the story well, but still couldn't put it down. I love the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. I did expect some colour photos but then I came upon that lovely b&w photo of David at the beginning that was enough, really.
Hilary Bradt author and publisher