Author Leigh Macmillen Hayes and illustrator Solana Ward will sign copies of “The Giant’s Shower” from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Fly Away Farm Stand in Lovell.
Aisling, a fairy who lives on Sabattus Mountain in the western Maine village of Lovell, has a vision during the Midsummer Eve celebration. Twinkles, flitters, a bit of fairy dust and some tsk-taking are necessary to make Aisling’s vision a reality.
A naturalist and writer, Macmillen Hayes hikes frequently in Maine and New Hampshire, and those adventures inspired this story. She feels the fairies’ magic whenever she’s among moss-covered ground and tree stumps.
Included in the book are directions to the two featured locations, Sabattus Mountain and Arethusa Falls. Also included is a list of character names and their explanations, as well as instructions to create fairy houses and fairy dust.
The Giant’s Shower is available for $16.99 at Bridgton Books, Hayes Ace Hardware, Fly Away Farm, or by contacting the author at [email protected].
Fly Away Farm Stand is located on the corner of Rte 5 and Old Stage Road in Lovell.
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