The Tale of Piper

ebook The Spider Who Built Bridges

By Stephen R Van Handel

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The Tale of Piper: the spider who built bridges

This is a story of musketeer friendships, clever solutions, and a little bit of magic-or maybe, a lot of magic-a world where impossible things are made possible with heart and courage. It's a tale full of synchronicity, good deeds done, and moments that will tug at your heart. There are close calls, laughter, and tears, with just enough cliffhangers to keep you turning the pages. Written in the style of a tale of yore-or perhaps, something that simply feels timeless...

And in the end, two little doors are left open-just enough to keep you wondering, with a touch of humor for mom, dad and the grandparents.

This is a book to read aloud to little ones, and later, for them to read to themselves. It's filled with characters to cherish, to cheer for, and maybe even to fall in love with.

Our Cast of Characters:

  • Piper: (known as Pip to his friends, and Piper to the grown-ups):

    A young spider with a curious talent-he can't weave an ordinary

    web, but he can create just about anything else. Oh, and he discovers

    he can spin gold, which turns out to be both a gift and a destiny.

  • Sputter: A near-sighted bee who can't quite nail a landing but buzzes

    with good intentions.

  • Slugger: A snail with a tough shell and an even tougher attitude.

  • Blink: A socially awkward younger firefly who struggles to find

    the right words-or the right flash.

  • Willoughby: A wise, slow-moving turtle with a knack for mentoring

    those who need it most. First Piper, and later, all his friends.

  • Rufus: A hardworking ant and chairman of the prestigious

    Garden Ant Association.

  • Miranda: The kind and generous old woman who tends the farm and

    its gardens, where some of the magic finds a home.

  • Crumpet: Miranda's prized cow, with a personality as big

    as her spots.

  • Whinny: A gentle Shire mare, full of grace and quiet strength.

  • Rags: A stray border collie who watches over the farm and all its

    inhabitants with loyalty and a bit of mischief.

  • Grimes: An Alpine goat prone to nervous chewing when things

    get tense.

  • Donegal: Piper's father, a legendary spinner and past member of the

    prestigious Order of Weavers and Spinners.

  • Siaorse: Piper's patient, loving mother.

  • Tantallon: The imposing Grand Web Lord, whose presence looms

    over the tale.

  • The Tale of Piper