Dreams of Another Land

<p>Peter Kenney is known worldwide as a passionate fan of J.R.R. Tolkien and the world of<br />fantasy. Using this love and his wide-ranging imagination Mr. Kenny has produced (in<br />the guise of “selecting” poems and stories by his “uncle” Fortinbras Proudfoot Esq.)<br />Dreams of Another Land a collection that explores the history and happenings of a<br />faraway land that still feels very familiar to us. Small folk dragons warriors ladies and<br />wizards and their adventures are described in rhythmic language that is enjoyable to read<br />either aloud or silently.</p><p>Standout poems include “Mushrooms” for its galloping pace and humour and “The<br />Last Ship Into the West” for its simultaneous elegiac farewell to one departing world<br />and hopeful acceptance of a new age dawning.</p><p>Beautifully complementing the text are Sue Bradley’s watercolour illustrations. Their soft<br />yet bright colours and delicacy of line are perfectly suited to “Mr. Proudfoot’s” stories.<br />By turns whimsical and wistful Dreams of Another Land will satisfy readers of all ages.</p><p>Sherry Larson-Rhodes: Self-employed Freelance Editor and Reference & Instruction Librarian<br />at Milne Library SUNY Genesco.</p>