Hector Fox and friends at a stream, with fishing pole and nets.
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Astrid Sheckels, illustration for Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery, by Astrid Sheckels (Islandport Press). ©2023 Astrid Sheckels.

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels

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While fishing on Stony Brook, Hector Fox and his friend find an old map hidden in a floating bottle. Hoping to find a secret treasure, the friends set off into the woods on their latest adventure. When a gang of coyotes capture them, steal the map, and lock them in a tunnel, it will take brains, bravery, and teamwork to escape and discover the true meaning of treasure.

Astrid Sheckels will read her latest picture book, Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery (the fourth adventure in the Hector Fox series), and do a drawing demonstration. You can also download fun activities at www.hectorfox.com.

Book signing to follow program. Can’t make the event? You may reserve signed books online.
 

Who You'll Meet
Artist Astrid Sheckels

Astrid Sheckels

Astrid Sheckels, a native of western Massachusetts, has always enjoyed stories involving imaginary animals, so she felt right at home bringing an assortment of animals to life in her detailed watercolor illustrations. Her award-winning titles include Hector Fox and the Giant Quest, Nic and Nellie, The Fish House Door (illustrator), and The Scallop Christmas (illustrator). She describes her art as a mix of classic realism and whimsy.
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