Vivian De Winter


A Stranger in Noot's Hollow


Children's Fiction, Chapter Book

Available in Ebook ONLY
Where to Purchase: KOBO Launch TBA
Flowable text, chapter heading illustrations,
map diagram and character portraits

Appropriate for Ages: 9 to 11 (Grade 4 to Grade 6)


Book Cover for A Stranger in Noot's Hollow, written and illustrated by Vivian De Winter

It's amazing what can happen in just one day…

What could a hexington hare, ballet-dancing elephant and poetically-speaking blackbird have in common?


They have joined forces to help a rainbow dalmatian puppy find his way home. Of course, there are a few obstacles to overcome:

If you were a stranger to their community, how would you go about gaining the trust of Wishy-Washy Town residents? It won’t be that easy. They are extraordinarily wary of strangers.

Would you offer to help organize a research-seeking visit to the one and only library found near Noot’s Hollow? As with many things found within Cape Fuzzle, it’s not your typical library.

Have you ever considered that it’s not that simple to cross over a couple of rivers when you travel with a full-grown elephant?

When there’s no other way to reach Sunshine Valley, would you want to pass through the dark and sinister Woods of Wynn?

Who will be brave enough to ask the cantankerous rain monster twins to help put out a few fires?

If unforeseen circumstances gave you little choice but to climb aboard a ship belonging to the infamous colour thief, would you do it?

Ebook Edition Includes:

  • character portrait sketches (full colour)
  • chapter heading illustrations (mix of black and white/full colour)
  • detailed reference map


Sample Map and Elodie's Character Portrait shown below:

A Stranger in Noot's Hollow - Reference Map of Cape Fuzzle and the Sunshine Valley…….Portrait of Elodie, the Ballet-Dancing Elephant

Would you like to read a sample from the story?
The first chapter is available right here on my website:
A Stranger in Noot's Hollow | Sample Chapter