LITERARY PHENOMENON FROM THE US TAKES UK BOOK WORLD BY STORM

London, England June 2008

 ‘Summer of Magic Horses’ is the book that every child wants this summer

 Children’s literature is on the move. A new reading craze from America is set to sweep the UK, pushing Aslan back into the wardrobe and sending Harry Potter into detention.

 Summer of Magic Horses – by the American children’s author – Kimberly Wickham is about to hit the UK market and is being tipped as a summer blockbuster in the 8-12 age group.

 The book discusses a philosophy known as the ‘Law of Attraction’ which sets out ideas designed to bring people the things they want in their lives.

 This life-style phenomenon has been championed by a number of leading business people and celebrities in the UK including Oprah Winfrey. Britney Spears is said to be using it to get her life back on the rails. In the UK Noel Edmonds has used the ‘law of attraction’ to improve his life – he has even written a book about his experiences.

 However, Kimberly Wickham is the first author in the world to simplify the philosophies specifically for the children’s book market. Her work has already captured the imagination of 8-12 year olds on the other side of the Atlantic.

“As well as being engaging and fun to read, it teaches kids if they face life with a positive outlook, anything is possible,” says author Kimberly Wickham.

Summer of Magic Horses tells the story of a horse-mad young girl coming to terms with family illness and the importance of friendships in enhancing her own life experiences. 

“The story teaches how making and maintaining friendships and exploring trust can be handled pro-actively by people of any age,” says Wickham.

Wickham studied quantum physics for two years as part of the research for the book. She also draws upon a 20 year teaching career which enables her to translate the complex ideas to children.

“It’s important to realize that these principles are centuries old. People such as Albert Einstein put them into practice with great success. Today’s teachers and philosophers are building on that, making it understandable to the general public.” says Wickham.

The main character also discovers how the connection between humans and animals can be used to learn about trust and friendship as she explores her own boundaries.

“Every ‘Tween’ will be able to relate to the story, maybe be even benefit from it. Its got a real summery vibe about it”