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Meet Ruth Finnegan

Ruth Finnegan, author

Ruth Finnegan (born 1933), Emeritus Professor of the Open University is an anthropologist and novelist with broad interdisciplinary interests, especially in classical studies, literature, sociolinguistics, modes of thought, cultural history and, recently, spiritual paranormal experience or altered consciousness. 

THE KATE PEARL BOOKS

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An engrossing series to take you from cradle to – well, to anywhere. 
 
For young children
Oh Kate! Your first counting book, illustrations by Rachel Backshall  (0-4 years)
The Magic Adventure. Kris and Kate build a boat, a picture book,
illustrations by Rachel Backshall (3-6)
Kris and Kate’s next adventure. Out to the wide wide sea, a picture story book,
illustrations by Abby Smith (5-8)
The Enchanted Pearl Away, a chapter book (7-11) (coming soon)
 
For children of any age     
Voyage of Pearl of the Seas, a fairytale prequel to “The Black Inked Pearl”,
illustrations by Rachel Backshall (young adult)
 
For grown-ups
The Black Inked Pearl; a journey of the soul
The Helix Pearl: the tale of the wine-dark garrulous sea      
Pearl of the Wind 
Fire Pearl; tale of the burning way
Pearl in the deep wood; the voice of the living trees
The Bronzent Pearl - coming soon
Ah but thy Tears are Pearl . ….. sometime  

 Good reading and best wishes: Ruth
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