The Adventures of Louie Daniel Cook. and Finlay the Sun Bear. — Paul Weightman

This is the story of Master Louie Daniel Cook. This very special six year old boy finds an old book whilst sorting out a lot of old second hand books in his uncle Jack's book shop. Being a very keen reader himself, young Louie reads a passage from this ancient looking publication, what Louie didn't realise, was that the book he was reading, had very magical powers. Suddenly Louie is transported by magic, to a mystical village called Helmsley, in the land of Ryedale. Louise befriends Finlay, who is a Sun Bear. These two companions embark on marvellous and dangerous journey to find the most precious thing in the land of Ryedale. The encounter a wizard, and talking animals. They get captured by strange creatures and elves. Will Louie and Finlay find what they are searching for? And will Louie ever manage to return home to his family? The magical book holds the answers!