Between the ages of 22-64, Alan enjoyed a career in model-making and owned his own model-making company from 1985 to 2010, designing and producing models for architects, film and TV, exhibitions and museums. In 2005, he completed a creative writing course, and it was at this time that he wrote this story for his two elder daughters, Holly and Poppy. Alan is now 76 years old and lives in Hertfordshire, with his four children, where he enjoys reading and collecting antiques.
"Suddenly, in front of my eyes, I saw poor little Walt plucked off the ground by his knapsack and disappear into the black mass of crows above. I was obviously too heavy but had a nasty time fighting my way to the big willow tree, I stumbled under its welcoming branches and lay there gasping for air...
