Grandad's Camper and Other Stories

By: Harry Woodgate

Narrated by: Tian Chaudhry

Grandad's Camper: Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now he's alone, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. Grandad's granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up ...

Grandad's Pride: Milly can't wait to spend a summer at Grandad's cottage, and is even more excited when she discovers Grandad and Gramps' Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he's too old to go to the celebrations, but Milly has an idea to bring Pride to Grandad ...

The Happy Prince: When homeless boy Swallow settles down for the night under the bejewelled statue of the Happy Prince, he notices the statue is weeping. From high above the city, the prince sees the sufferings of the poor and asks Swallow to take his jewels and gold to those who need them most ...

The Butterfly House: To Holly, Miss Brown's wild and overgrown house at the end of the road is something out of a fairy tale. She reaches out to Miss Brown and discovers that she isn't scary at all. Can their budding friendship encourage Miss Brown to feel like herself again?

©2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 Harry Woodgate (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

'This poignant tale acknowledges the sadness of losing a loved one, but also celebrates the pleasure of remembering those who have touched our lives.' (on Grandad's Camper) (BookTrust)

'A poignant sense of intergenerational love and grief made manageable makes this beautiful debut stand out.' (on Grandad's Camper) (The Guardian)