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CELESTIAL
QUILL
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When Max and Tilly arrived in Pickleberry Falls that summer, they had no idea they would have....
A PROPER ADVENTURE IN EGYPT!
'A Lovely illustrated children's book!' ~ Celestial Quill Press.
When Max and Tilly arrive at Granny Maple’s cosy cottage in Pickleberry Falls, they expect the usual sort of holiday magic — warm biscuits, bedtime stories, muddy garden adventures, and Sir Bark-A-Lot getting into at least a little bit of trouble. But Granny Maple has something far more extraordinary waiting for them: an old family album, a twinkle in her eye, and a secret about her seven beloved sisters, who are living in remarkable places across Egypt.
Each sister has left behind a rhyming clue, and soon Max, Tilly, Granny Maple, and Sir Bark-A-Lot are swept into a beautifully illustrated journey through golden sands, ancient pyramids, bustling markets, moonlit temples, shimmering riverbanks, and hidden corners full of wonder. With every clue, the children are invited to look closely, think carefully, and follow the sparkle — because in this family, adventure is never quite where you expect it, and magic often begins with a wink from Granny.
Along the way, Max and Tilly discover that the Seven Sparkly Sisters are not simply names in an album. Each aunt has her own story, her own place in the world, and her own little piece of family magic to share. Full of warmth, curiosity, culture, humour, and heart, this enchanting first book invites young readers to search, notice, laugh, wonder, and dream their way through Egypt — one sparkly clue at a time.
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ADVENTURES IN EGYPT.
The Search for the Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in Egypt
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The Search for the Seven Sparkly Sisters is a charming illustrated adventure series for readers aged 7–9, full of rhyming clues, hidden treasures, gentle humour, and wonderfully cosy family muddles. Follow Max, his little sister Tilly, their grandmother Granny Maple, and her faithful little dog Sir Bark-A-Lot as they set off from the quaint village of Pickleberry Falls to visit Granny Maple’s seven remarkable sisters in splendid places around the world. Each book carries young readers to a different country, where pyramids, gardens, rivers, temples, markets, animals, foods, traditions, and sparkly surprises are waiting to be spotted. With picture-rich pages, bedtime warmth, and a lovely sense of old-fashioned adventure, every story invites children to look closely, follow the clues, and discover the world one Sparkly Sister at a time.
A Splendid Search-and-Find Adventure Series for Curious Young Readers.
Max, Tilly, Granny Maple, and Sir Bark-A-Lot set off across Australia, where kangaroos hop through golden landscapes, the sea shines bright blue, and the Great Barrier Reef is full of colour and life. Max tries very hard to be sensible, but Australia has other plans.
From gum trees and coral reefs to outback paths and seaside surprises, Adventures in Australia is a sunny bedtime story filled with curious clues, cheerful wildlife, and magical moments under a wide open sky.
The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in Australia
The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in India
India welcomes Max and Tilly with colour, music, lantern light, and the delicious scent of spices in the air. With Granny Maple smiling her mysterious smile and Sir Bark-A-Lot trotting happily beside them, the children follow a trail through busy markets, glowing lamps, rangoli patterns, and beautiful palaces.
Adventures in India is a rich and colourful bedtime journey filled with elephants, rickshaws, twinkling lights, and magical clues. It is a story of wonder, warmth, and the joy of discovering something extraordinary in every corner.
The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in Ireland
In Ireland, the hills are green, the castles are old, and the woods seem to whisper whenever the wind passes through. Max is quite sure there must be a sensible explanation for everything, but Tilly suspects magic — and Granny Maple is not saying a word.
Adventures in Ireland takes Max, Tilly, Granny Maple, and Sir Bark-A-Lot through misty fields, mossy forests, stone castles, rainbow glimmers, and fairy-circle mysteries. A soft and enchanting bedtime story for children who love gentle magic and curious little secrets.
The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in France
When Max and Tilly arrive in France, they find cafés, carousels, lavender fields, painters by the river, and far too many delicious smells for Sir Bark-A-Lot to ignore. Granny Maple seems perfectly at home, which Max finds suspicious.
In Adventures in France, the children follow clues through charming streets, pretty gardens, and sparkling city lights. With the Eiffel Tower rising in the distance and a little magic tucked between pastries and paintings, this is a sweet, whimsical bedtime journey full of beauty and surprise.
The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in Kenya
Across the golden savannah, Max, Tilly, Granny Maple, and Sir Bark-A-Lot discover a world of wide skies, graceful animals, warm markets, and stories shared as the sun begins to set. Every rustle in the grass and every faraway call feels like part of the adventure.
Adventures in Kenya is a gentle bedtime story filled with safari wonder, Mount Kenya, glowing sunsets, and curious clues. It is warm, spacious, and full of the quiet magic that appears when the world grows golden at dusk.
The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in China
Lanterns glow, pandas peek from bamboo, and the Great Wall winds across the hills as Max and Tilly begin their Chinese adventure. Granny Maple carries her usual calm expression, while Sir Bark-A-Lot is delighted by absolutely everything.
In Adventures in China, the family follows clues through lantern festivals, bamboo groves, ancient walls, graceful buildings, and dragon-dance celebrations. A magical bedtime story full of colour, curiosity, and the feeling that every path may lead to a sparkling surprise.
Welcome to Pickleberry Falls...
Pickleberry Falls is a dear little village tucked between soft green hills, winding lanes, and cosy cottages with flowerpots by the doors.
It is the sort of place where the kettle is always on, biscuits are never far away, and everyone knows when something exciting is about to happen.
Max and Tilly live near Pickleberry Falls with their lovely Granny Maple and her faithful little dog, Sir Bark-A-Lot. Most days are peaceful, with garden games, warm toast, storybooks, and muddy paws. But every now and then, a sparkly clue appears. And when that happens, Pickleberry Falls becomes the beginning of a splendid adventure.
More fun coming your way in the spring of 2027.
© 2026 Farah Sam. The Search for the Seven Sparkly Sisters and all related characters, stories, illustrations, and website content are owned by Farah Sam / Celestial Quill Publishing. All rights reserved.
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The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in Hawai‘i
In Hawai‘i, Max and Tilly find tropical flowers, rainbow skies, sea turtles, soft waves, and volcanoes resting beneath the clouds. It should be relaxing, Max thinks — but no adventure involving Tilly and Sir Bark-A-Lot stays quiet for long.
Adventures in Hawai‘i is a bright and soothing bedtime story filled with island colours, ocean breezes, ukulele music, and magical clues hidden among flowers, waves, and starlit shores. A warm journey full of sunshine, wonder, and family joy.
The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in Brazil
Brazil bursts into colour as Max, Tilly, Granny Maple, and Sir Bark-A-Lot follow clues through rainforest leaves, lively music, bright masks, football excitement, and rivers that wind into the green. Tilly is delighted. Max is trying to take proper notes. Sir Bark-A-Lot may have joined the rhythm section.
Adventures in Brazil is a joyful bedtime adventure full of Carnival colour, rainforest magic, samba sounds, and sparkling discoveries. A lively yet cosy story that brings music, movement, and wonder to the page.
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The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in USA
Max and Tilly’s USA adventure is big, bright, and full of surprises — from tall city landmarks and wide desert canyons to parades, bridges, music, and road-trip excitement. Granny Maple remains calm, which Max finds increasingly impossible to understand.
Adventures in USA is a cheerful bedtime journey across famous sights, open roads, sparkling city lights, and colourful celebrations. With Sir Bark-A-Lot leading the way, every stop becomes part of a magical search.
Cherry blossoms drift through the air as Max and Tilly arrive in Japan, where temples stand quietly, lanterns glow softly, and Mount Fuji watches from the distance. Even Sir Bark-A-Lot seems to understand that some places are made for wonder.
In Adventures in Japan, the family follows clues past bamboo forests, blossom trees, busy trains, gentle gardens, and glowing lanterns. A peaceful and magical bedtime story filled with beauty, curiosity, and quiet adventure.
The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in Japan
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The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters: Adventures in Italy
In Italy, Max and Tilly wander through sunny streets, floating gondolas, ancient ruins, leaning towers, pasta kitchens, and coastal villages glowing in golden light. Sir Bark-A-Lot is especially interested in the food.
Adventures in Italy is a warm and charming bedtime story filled with music, laughter, gelato, old stone paths, and magical clues tucked into beautiful places. A cosy final journey full of family, wonder, and the joy of discovering something special around every corner.
More adventures from The Search For The Seven Sparkly Sisters are on their way, with new countries, curious clues, magical places, and bedtime journeys waiting to be discovered. Each story will take Max, Tilly, Granny Maple, and Sir Bark-A-Lot into another beautiful corner of the world, where wonder, family, and a little sparkle are never far behind.
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