The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts by Francis H Powell

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Title: The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts
Author: Francis H Powell
Genre: Childrens picture book
Where to read:
The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts : Powell, Francis H: Amazon.co.uk: Books
The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts by Francis H Powell, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts – Blossom Spring Publishing

Synopsis:

The Fish King is lonely and wishes he has a wife to keep him company. So when his chance of happiness is dashed by Princess Chipolata, after she is caught by the two wise ghosts stealing the crown jewels and is sent to prison, the king is still left feeling miserable. The Fish King has many suiters but it is Princess Alice’s sister, Lilly, who finally wins his heart!

However, there’s only one problem…he must introduce her to the two ghosts that reside in his palace and who like to play jokes on people!

A grand wedding takes place at the palace and soon after the king and queen produce a royal heir – Prince Erik. The young prince grows to love the two wise ghosts as much as his father does and, as soon as he is old enough, he leaves the palace to embark on a magical adventure with his ghost friends; until at last it is time to go home and share his many stories with his parents and Aunt Alice.

Inspiration for the book: My son did a drawing of a man that looked like a fish king holding the hands of two ghosts

About the author:

Born in 1961, in Reading, England Francis H Powell attended Art Schools, receiving a degree in painting and an MA in printmaking. In 1995, Francis H Powell moved to Austria, teaching English as a foreign language while pursuing his varied artistic interests adding music and writing. He currently lives in Moret sur Loing, France writing both prose and poetry. Francis H Powell has published short stories in the magazine, “Rat Mort” and other works on the internet site "Multi-dimensions." He has had three books published and has also compiled a book of short stories, poems and illustrations, featuring other writers and poets. The book is called “Together Behind Four Walls” and is a book of lockdown stories and poems. The book has raised money for Marie Curie nurses. His most recent book published “The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts” is a children's book.

He has had poems published in anthologies, for both adults and children. He has done poetry readings for Paris Lit up as well as other events. He also does poetry workshops.