The Extraordinary Adventures of Endingen Mole
Endingen Mole is an orphan living a quiet existence, using checklists provided by Madame Victoria, the only other mole he knows. One fateful day, his cupboard falls down, revealing a map that triggers long-buried memories and compels him to re-evaluate his solitary routine. He creates an adventure checklist that includes a visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. and E. Molesworthy of Lengnau, described as an “interesting couple.” He packs his knapsack full of tasty treats and embarks, electing to walk aboveground rather than tunneling, as moles generally do. He soon learns the hazards of such travel when he’s wounded by a falling branch. However, he meets new animal friends who help him, and he soon reaches the Molesworthys, who turn out to be a delightful older couple named Albert and Edwina. They’re thrilled to see Endingen, and they not only feed him, but also teach him about his heritage. He learns his real name—Thomas Tobler—and the truth about what happened to his parents. Despite the Molesworthys’ warnings, he continues on to Hillfoot House to claim his birthright from the clutches of his evil uncle, Julius; as predicted, greater dangers exist there.
THE MAP
BOOK REVIEW
The Extraordinary Adventures of Endingen Mole
A delightful story for independent readers and a fine read-aloud for younger children.
“A coming of age tale of an orphaned mole living his like using a series of checklists, until a chance discovery of a map leads him on a series of extraordinary adventures. Destined to find out who he really is, the characters and experiences he encounters change his life forever.
“A delightful story for independent readers and a fine read-aloud for younger children.”
“A fresh anthropomorphic kids’ chapter book by debut author Ferrett.”
Fantastic Book
“Excellent book, for the very young to the older readers, I really enjoyed the adventures of cute little Endingen Mole, Steve Ferrett has a brilliant imagination, it is a book that can be read and read again, I hope there is more books in the pipeline by this author”
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Endingen Mole
Mrs and Mr Mole
The Woodpeckers – aka – Isobel and Gowdie
Tobias the Tale Telling Toad
Uncle Julius
Boris – Leader of the Brotherhood of bats
Horatio and Frankie aka The General and Corporal Francis
Henrietta
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHARACTERS
Endingen Mole – The main hero of our story, an orphaned mole that, by a sequence of chance events, leads us on his journey of extraordinary adventures..
Mrs and Mrs Mole – Endingen’s Uncle and Aunty, who live a simple life which mainly involves cooking, eating and soaking in a nice warm bath after a hard day’s tunnelling.
Isobella and Gowie – The unpleasant woodpeckers who are Uncle Julius’s spies.
Tobias the Tale Telling toad – The local gossip, who seems to know all the local news and is fond of telling tales, that are not always the truth.
Uncle Julius – Endingen’s Uncle whose greed and lust for power, means that he has stoles all Endingen’s inheritance and has no intention of sharing anything. A very unpleasant Mole!!
Boris – Leader of the Brotherhood of bats – A huge imposing bat that, despite his intimidating size, has a gentle personality and willingness to help others, for delicious bat snacks, of course!
Horatio – Aka the General – An old, distinguished battle veteran, that always has a cunning plan to help if you get into a scrape.
Frankie Field Mouse – Aka Corporal Francis – The General’s subordinate that claims he is connected to folk and always “get things done”
Henrietta Heron – A regal and wise Lady, who spends her day making sure Sebastian the strange Shrew isn’t catching her fish in her rivers
Sebastian the Strange Shrew – Sails a wee fishing boat called the “Carpe Diem” and spends his days tormenting Henrietta by fishing in her rivers, continually singing strange songs, much to Henrietta’s annoyance.
Showcase News
How Endingen Mole? And What next?
I want to talk about how my writing journey that started, way back in 2012 or 2013. At the time I was living and working in Switzerland. Our home village was Lengnau and just along the road was another village called Endingen. One Sunday, we were out on a family...