Derek Farmer – Author

about

About

I have always had a passion for writing and loved making up stories to tell to my three children when they were young. Unfortunately a busy lifestyle, working in education, curtailed my writing ambitions.

My love of writing was reignited after retirement, when the next generation of children appeared. I started inventing stories for my grandchildren, making up funny adventures to make them laugh and was encouraged by their enthusiastic response.

I believe that childhood is such a short, precious time in everyone’s lives. Every child should be encouraged to explore its imagination to the wildest possible extreme, before the reality and responsibility of adulthood encroach. What better way than through fantasy fiction.

books

Books

Three children travel on an unexpected holiday to visit their family at Somewhere, a village in Yorkshire. When they arrive, life there is not what it seems!

They are fascinated by the locals, who seem to live in the past and keep strange rules and customs. In this wonderful fantasy world, where folk own exotic pets, our trio find themselves drawn into thrilling adventures, that are beyond their wildest imaginings.

What is it that makes Somewhere such an exciting and enchanting place to live? Immerse yourself in the hilarious and gripping exploits of our three heroes and feel their sadness and joy when their holiday finally comes to an end.

Listen below to an interview broadcast by “The Author’s Show” which gives an insight into how the book was developed.

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Gallery

Children’s artwork inspired by the characters from the book.

Ronald the mouse

Terence the rhino

Gordon the gorilla

Ticket to Somewhere

Tiny the elephant

Based on 10 reviews.

Percy21

11/12/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: An enjoyable easy read. This book is well written and brings back many memories. It's like Disney World, "not just for children".

Sally S.

05/12/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: Spend a little time in this fantasy world. I loved it!

christine jones

04/12/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: A feel good story Brought back many memories for a 71 year old. Makes you smile .

Bromsgrove

03/12/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: My kids loved it Both my girls really enjoyed the book, and fought over who had it first, it will definitely be read again and again

CT

23/10/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: An Excellent Read This is a children's book ..... for children of all ages! ... I thoroughly enjoyed the book (and I'm 71 next). Perhaps one of the reasons I enjoyed it was because I think I've been to this village; at least I've definitely sat in that classroom - where I had the greatest honour of my life, when they made me ink monitor. The book will suit all ages; it's full of warmth, humour and .. yes .. nostalgia. I have to admit, I don't remember any prancing pachyderms ... however, the memory isn't quite what it was .... then again ... maybe ... just maybe ....!! A good read, I would thoroughly recommend this book.

CT

10/09/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: This book is a brilliant read, fun and exciting and definitely not to be missed. I bought this new book for my grandchildren, aged 10. I started to skim through a few pages to preview my gift and was drawn into a unique story I could not put down! The wrapping and ribbon were abandoned as I delighted in the read. I felt nostalgia and warmth and, excitement and amusement as I followed the cousins from their meeting, through to their goodbyes, totally absorbing. A fantastic book for all of us.

MARY

09/09/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: Brilliant Read I bought this book for my grandchildren age 7 9 & 12. They all loved the story. It has everything in it that appeals to those age groups. It really appeals to their imagination! Excellent story!

Amazon Customer

10/08/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: Wonderful, different and very funny This book is fantastic. I bought it for my 7 and 9 year old recently and it’s already a favourite. They are totally absorbed my it’s humour. As parents it’s a great story as we have also enjoy reading it to/with the kids again and again. Highly recommend

LittleMiss93

05/08/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: Fun Read - niece loved it! As a proud yorkshire lass this book was recommended to me during yorkshire week as a fun, imaginative read.Bought a copy for my niece who is an avid reader. She absolutely loved it and has already read it through a 2nd time!

Tom Palmer

04/08/2021

Somewhere In Yorkshire: Superb read - me and my son loved it! Fantastic book! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this with my son (age 9), very funny and such a great storyline.Highly recommend, well worth the price

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