How The Maddy Chronicles
Came To Be
All About Maddy
Maddy was a Little West Highland White Terrier or Westie. Maddy came to the farm in 2008, she was a beautiful little puppy with a huge personality. Maddy was full of life, inquisitive, friendly and vibrant. Maddy was my baby.
Sadly, Maddy left us far too soon. Everyone that knew her grieved. I started thinking about writing down all of the little stories about Maddy to keep her memory alive for me. In 2012 I found out that I was going to be a grandmother and my desire to write down these stories to share with my grandchild solidified.
I started writing. The result is The Maddy Chronicles, a 10 story series all based on true adventures of my Maddy. In 2015 after finding out my second grandchild was on the way, I asked my sister-in-law Margaret Cavers May if she would be interested in illustrating the stories and she immediately agreed. Here we are today fulfilling the dream of making my Maddy come alive not only for my grandchildren but for other children across the world. Enjoy!
The Author
Charlene Cavers
Charlene M Cavers has drawn on her childhood experiences on the farm to bring Maddy the Westie to life for young readers. A grandmother of three, Charlene originally wrote about her pet dog so that she could read the stories to her grandchildren. A strong believer in the power of books to educate and entertain children, Charlene is now sharing her stories with the world.
After raising her two sons on the family farm, and retiring from a successful career in the medical field, Charlene now lives with her partner Dave, and travels between Fort St John, British Columbia, and Berwyn Alberta.
The Illustrator
Margaret Cavers May
Margaret Cavers May grew up on the farm where Maddy had all her adventures and has used her artistic talent to bring the little Westie back to life! She and her husband, Dean, still live near Fort St. John, where they raised their two children. With a degree in History and a diploma in Fine Arts, Margaret combines her love of reading and drawing in Maddy the Dragon Slayer. |
