The Mystery of Craggy Hill

About the Book

This is a story of a boy and his friends. All four of them go to the same school, live in the same neighbourhood and have similar interests. Ben, the hero of the story, is initially a slow reader, but we soon learn how he discovers the key and beauty of learning to read - and to master it. Ben is gifted with artistic skills, which help him to get through his exams with ease.

All four friends, and their dogs, have many adventures together, discover interesting things whilst they are all spending a holiday at a farm. There, they save the life of a boy, who is in danger of drowning in a nearby pond, and have many more adventures.

In the country, at Craggy Hill, they make some mysterious discoveries. Unfortunately, those things have to be postponed until the following year, when they shall return to continue the story.

About the Author

E.P. Hartmann loved writing stories from a young age. When her younger sister grew up during and after the war, there were not many new books on the market. E.P. found a solution and wrote her own stories.

At a later time, and with English as her second language, her gift was discovered, and she was encouraged to write for children. She managed to adopt a rather simple style, with which to address her young audience. This proved quite successful. The main secret of it all is that she loves writing.

E.P. was also a teacher and enjoyed helping the "reluctant reader".