Seaview Adventures - Days Gone By book series
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"It is obvious that the author
poured a lot of work, heart, and soul into this.
It is beautifully written, filled with lots
of exciting adventures.
It took me back for sure."
"The story is delightful, and it takes me back to my childhood.
It was wonderfully composed and captured my full attention
with its fun adventure.
If parents and teachers want to ignite their children's imagination and encourage them to become great storytellers, I highly recommend this thrilling
children's mystery."
"If you are an avid reader…or if you are not, you’ll appreciate the effort that went into this book.
I don’t want to spoil any of the fun, but I will say that you need to get a physical copy to have
on hand.
Feel the pages and read the adventures as your family makes memories of your own together.
This is a sure new favourite for your child or children to read!"
"This book is a delightful journey back to the cherished adventures of childhood, cleverly blending nostalgia with modern storytelling.
The author's homage to Enid Blyton's classics shines through, creating a captivating narrative that feels both familiar and fresh.
A Terrific Weekend Adventure is a must-read for fans of vintage gaming and timeless tales."
"I adored this family-friendly
adventure! It was beautifully written and had a vintage flavour that made it stand out from other books. I enjoyed the old-school feel of this story.
I highly recommend it to parents who are looking for creative and fun ways to cut back on their kids' screen time and captivate them with literature."
Welcome to Seaview
Welcome to Seaview
When, in the summer of 1952, Phillip and Anne stumbled
upon a message in a bottle washed ashore, little did
they know this simple discovery would thrust them
into a whirlwind adventure they'd never forget
The message, penned by the legendary smuggler O'Brien, reveals a desperate plea for help. Kidnapped and held captive somewhere in the Seaview region, O'Brien's fate hangs in the balance, and it's up to Phillip and Anne to unravel the mystery and come to his aid.
Step back in time and travel to the picturesque coastal town of Seaview; in this tale, reminiscent of classic children's adventures of days gone by, embark on a rollercoaster ride of mysteries, ancient castles, secret passages, perilous smugglers, and the timeless allure of the British coast.
Join 12-year-old Anne and Phillip as they
explore every corner of Seaview.
Excitement is part of what builds timeless childhood memories. Regardless of age, pack your sense of adventure and join in
on an adventure you'll never forget!
"What an adventure!"
"My son loved this book! Full of adventure, mystery and great characters! The cat is a must! Illustrations are fantastic.
Highly recommend"
"This is a great, short adventure story that reminded me a lot of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew-style mysteries I used to read as a kid.
I loved Whiskers the cat as a sidekick.
Well-written and exciting enough to keep a kid's attention, this would be great for late elementary/preteens."
"Modern Classic Adventure Story"
"Harkens back to some of the classical stories my mom used to read me. A fun nostalgic adventure, definitely looking forward to future tales."
"Love this adventure story! Reading this makes me nostalgic! so much fun to read and a very adventurous and friendly book for the children!"
Who will love this book?
Who will love this book?
At first, this is a mystery novel for children aged 8-12 who love adventures. Still, I wrote it in a way that will also appeal to adults looking for a piece of nostalgia in the form of a book.
This book, although set somewhere in England in the year 1952, intends to spark the imagination and transport young readers of today on a time travel journey through the power of the imagination to a world of mystery and intrigue, decades away from the Internet and where no one ever could have imagined what a smartphone was going to be.
"A Terrific Weekend Adventure" awaits, ready to whisk you away to a world of days gone by where the magic of childhood days still exists. I hope that drawing from the charm of a classic literary universe allowed me to create a world of my own brimming with mystery and excitement for readers of any age.
In short, this book series is a fast-paced and exciting read for middle-grade children who love mystery and adventure stories.
Still, it can also be for you, who, like me, is 54 years old, going on 14.
This first heart-pounding adventure is filled with suspense, unbreakable friendship and childhood memories of days gone by.
A homage to the old fun adventure stories for children, but also a nostalgic
adventure set in days gone by.
A homage to the old fun adventure stories for children, but also a nostalgic
adventure set in days gone by.
Drawing from the charm of the old-style adventures for children, "A Terrific Weekend Adventure" is set in 1952's England, in the imaginary region of Seaview and is an honest homage/attempt to capture that old adventure feeling for everyone out there who, like me, still keeps going back to those books, no matter how up in age we are.
Naturally, you'll find the usual cliches here: the summer holidays, the secret tunnels, the gipsies, and not even the smugglers were forgotten.
Fun for kids!
Nostalgic for grown-ups!
It's a universe inspired by nostalgia.
It's a fast-paced adventure story.
Simple and exciting!
It's the perfect guide for those who play the ZX Spectrum adventure game and get stuck.
Naturally, you'll find the usual cliches here: the summer holidays, the secret tunnels, the gipsies, and not even the smugglers were forgotten. And there is a cat.
Explore the Seaview region with Anne and Philip and discover its secrets. The time is 1952, so time travel to an age without the internet and smartphones was not even in the imagination of children like Anne and Philip.
Visit the lighthouse, row to Luna Island, and get excited at the sight of Shipwreck Rock in the sea.
Visit Seaview's beach with Anne and Philip, where the entire mystery begins and an innocent trip to the beach one summer morning becomes the adventure of a lifetime. Join the two children as they unravel the mystery of the old bottle and face off against dangerous smugglers in days gone by.
Join Anne, Philip and Whiskers the Cat as they meet the characters in Seaview and learn about old tales of smugglers in the night, secret passages, ruined castles, and haunted woods. Always watched by Anne's cat, Whiskers, who has his own story to tell. Meet Clara, the cook, Mr Willis, Old Ben, Mrs Fletcher, Tobias, O'Brien, Jacques and Sunk Bob.
Explore the castle ruins and learn about its secrets and connection to a Seaview past where smuggling ruled the coastline and where a dramatic story between two brothers unfolded. Join Anne and Philip as they ride their bikes searching for clues and face a weekend adventure they never expected!
The Audiobook
The Audiobook
I'm excited to announce that
"A Terrific Weekend Adventure"
It's coming to audiobook in 2026!
Here's a sneak peek at the first draft for Chapter One.
This is a work-in-progress file, but I’m sure all readers will enjoy hearing how the Seaview world comes to life through the power of audio narration and sound effects, creating a movie inside your own mind. Welcome to Seaview!
Thank you for your continued support,
and happy listening!
About the author
About the author
I've been an illustrator for thirty years, and two significant things shaped my imagination as a child. The first was Enid Blyton's "The Famous Five" novels, which I read in the late 1970s when I was about 8 or 9 years old and re-read recently, already in my 50s.
The second thing was the classic ZX Spectrum computer, which was hugely popular in my teenage years. To fully understand the second part and its connection to this novel, you must read this book's introduction, as the story is also available as a free-to-download retro ZX Spectrum adventure game.
I had this story half-written for about 25 years, with several random chapters put to paper and left in the drawer until I needed a story for one of my new adventure games, and so the book
and game were born out of each other.
My goal with "A Terrific Weekend Adventure" was not only to pay homage to those types of children's adventures of days gone by, but also to capture the original story I wrote for my new ZX Spectrum adventure game, because although this mystery adventure for children started as a script for a video game, I soon noticed that what I was doing I was writing a book at the same time.
And so this novel was born.
This is the first of many Seaview stories I have. Book TWO is also already available!
You can view my "regular" illustration work at my site www.icreateworlds.net.
If you need an illustrator for your children´s book, please take a look at my portfolio and contact me with your project details.
Other Languages
Other Languages
Este libro también está
disponible ahora en español en Amazon.es.
Las versiones en portugués y francés estarán disponibles pronto.
This book is also now available in Spanish on Amazon.es.
Portuguese and French translations will be available soon.
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