Alright, let’s talk about these “serendipity” books. I don’t rightly know what that big word means, but sounds fancy. These books, they’re somethin’ else though.
What are these Serendipity books anyways? Well, from what I gather, they’re a whole bunch of stories. Like, a whole big ol’ collection. I heard tell of some fella named Stephen Cosgrove writin’ a bunch of ’em. Books like “Rhubarb” and “The Dream Tree” and “Sniffles.” Sounds like stories for the young’uns, ya know? Kids’ stuff. But good stories, I reckon.
Lots and lots of ’em. They say there’s a whole series. And the first one, they call it “Kartusch.” Never heard of it myself, but that’s what they say. Someone told me there’s a book called “Serendipity” too. Guess that’s where they got the name for the whole shebang. And “Wheedle on the Needle”? What in the tarnation is a wheedle? Sounds like somethin’ my chickens do when they’re lookin’ for bugs.
- Stephen Cosgrove is the name I keep hearin’. Seems like he’s the main man behind these books. He and some fella named Robin James, who draws the pictures I guess. They make a good team, it seems.
- They started writin’ these books way back when. 1973, someone said. That’s a long time ago! I was still a young’un myself back then. Well, younger anyways.
People like readin’ about ‘em. You can find all sorts of talk about these books online. Reviews and such. Folks writin’ about which ones they like best, and how to read ‘em in order. Like there’s some special way to do it. I just read ‘em as I find ‘em, myself. If I can find ‘em, that is. Don’t have much time for readin’ these days, what with all the chores and such.
More than just stories, I hear. Seems like they made these books special. Like, they numbered ‘em or somethin’. Made ‘em collectible. Like them little dolls they used to sell. Tradin’ Troll dolls, they called ‘em. I remember my niece had a whole bunch of those. Always fussin’ over which ones she had and which ones she needed. Kids these days, always wantin’ more stuff.
Where to find these Serendipity books? Well, that’s the tricky part, ain’t it? They say you can find lists of ‘em online. Up to twenty at a time, someone said. But findin’ ‘em in the real world, that’s a different story. Maybe at the library, or a used bookstore. If you’re lucky, I guess. I ain’t seen ‘em around my parts, but then again, I don’t get out much.
Serendipity in other books? Now this is where it gets confusin’. Seems like “serendipity” ain’t just the name of these books. It’s somethin’ other books have too. Like a topic or somethin’. I heard tell of a book called “Love in the Time of Cholera.” Someone givin’ it as a gift in another story. And folks meetin’ up at a place called Serendipity. It’s all a bit much for my old brain, to be honest.
So, what’s the big deal? Well, I reckon these Serendipity books are just good stories. Stories for kids, and maybe for grown-ups too. Stories about findin’ things you weren’t lookin’ for, I guess. That’s what that fancy word means, ain’t it? Findin’ somethin’ good when you least expect it. Like findin’ a twenty dollar bill in your old coat pocket. That’s happened to me a time or two. Always a nice surprise.
Anyways, that’s all I know about these here Serendipity books. If you’re lookin’ for a good story, maybe give ‘em a try. Can’t hurt, I reckon.
Tags: Serendipity, Stephen Cosgrove, Children’s Books, Book Collection, Robin James, Kartusch, Rhubarb, The Dream Tree, Sniffles, Wheedle on the Needle
