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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a ''[[The Lucy Wilson Mysteries]]'' short story released by [[Candy Jar Books]] freely on their website in response to the death of George Floyd and protests that followed in 2020. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a ''[[The Lucy Wilson Mysteries]]'' short story released by [[Candy Jar Books]] freely on their website in response to the death of George Floyd and protests that followed in 2020. | ||
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' | It's [[2020]] and [[Lucy Wilson]] has just witnessed the death of [[George Floyd]], followed by the toppling of the [[Edward Colston]] statue in Bristol. | ||
Over eight minutes and forty-six seconds, Lucy and Hobo travel through time to discover why the past still has lessons to teach us all. | |||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Lucy Wilson]] | * [[Lucy Wilson]] | ||
* [[Hobo Kostinen]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Candy Jar Books made a special press release for this "departure from the standard Lucy Wilson tale". It included this statement from the author: | |||
{{Quote|When Shaun at Candy Jar asked me to work on this story I was so pleased. Lucy Wilson is an amazing character and I am honoured and humbled to play a small part in her universe ...I must admit that initially I struggled with the tone of this project. Lucy is such a marvellous role model for children and I wanted her story to capture my personal experiences while keeping it age-appropriate. Although BAME life in the UK is different from the African American experience I felt that there was enough commonality for me to tell this tale.|Julia Press Simmon}} | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
Revision as of 19:52, 12 July 2020
8.46 was a The Lucy Wilson Mysteries short story released by Candy Jar Books freely on their website in response to the death of George Floyd and protests that followed in 2020.
Publisher's summary
It's 2020 and Lucy Wilson has just witnessed the death of George Floyd, followed by the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol.
Over eight minutes and forty-six seconds, Lucy and Hobo travel through time to discover why the past still has lessons to teach us all.
Characters
References
to be added
Notes
- Candy Jar Books made a special press release for this "departure from the standard Lucy Wilson tale". It included this statement from the author:
When Shaun at Candy Jar asked me to work on this story I was so pleased. Lucy Wilson is an amazing character and I am honoured and humbled to play a small part in her universe ...I must admit that initially I struggled with the tone of this project. Lucy is such a marvellous role model for children and I wanted her story to capture my personal experiences while keeping it age-appropriate. Although BAME life in the UK is different from the African American experience I felt that there was enough commonality for me to tell this tale.
Continuity
to be added
External links
- Official 8.46 page at Candy Jar Books
- Official press release page at Candy Jar Books
