Books by David Richardson

A new history of the abolition of the British slave trade

Imagine if a big, brown grizzly bear fell from a broomstick and LANDED IN YOUR GARDEN!Unfortunately, for Doug and Stan, this is very real problem for them and at exactly the wrong time too!(Actually, is there ever a RIGHT time for a bear to be in the garden?)No, probably not. Especially when people have just turned up to take a look at Stan''s house. The house he desperately wants to sell!Never fear. Doug (the humble slug) is ready to take on the bear all by himself. He kind of has no choice because Stan is unable to help. Not only does he feel embarrassed by his dodgy, new hair style but he has also been mesmerized by some kind of magic spell.A spell cast by the mysterious next-door neighbour - Dotty.Why is Dotty so determined to scare the Buyers away and will Doug survive this comical, yet nerve-racking adventure?Doug & Stan - The Grizzly Hotel is the debut book by David Richardson and the first installment in his series of funny, short stories told through rhyme. Fans of Dr Seuss will love this creatively written and funny story about the battle between squabbling neighbours. With broad appeal for children and adults alike and an interwoven message of courage, The Grizzly Hotel provides an opportunity for all primary school children to develop vocabulary and increase their confidence.Pick up your copy of Open House 1 today.

First published in 1987. With the exception of Barbara Bush''s contribution, all the papers and commentaries contained in this volume were presented at a conference at Thwaite Hall, University of Hull, 26-29 July 1983. The conference was organised to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, and was attended by over eighty scholars from Britain, Western Europe, the USA and the Caribbean.