Allan Turner

Allan Turner has written several non-fiction books. He has also written many short stories, including many with and for his grandchildren. Adventures in the High Meadow is his first children's book. Mr. Turner lives in Colorado where he hikes in the mountains as much as he can. His love of the mountains along with the many animals there started him thinking about Adventures in the High Meadow. His love of history made the end of the last age the perfect setting It is hoped that readers of this...See more

Allan Turner has written several non-fiction books. He has also written many short stories, including many with and for his grandchildren. Adventures in the High Meadow is his first children's book. Mr. Turner lives in Colorado where he hikes in the mountains as much as he can. His love of the mountains along with the many animals there started him thinking about Adventures in the High Meadow. His love of history made the end of the last age the perfect setting It is hoped that readers of this book will gain some appreciation of the vast numbers and kinds of animals present after the last ice age; and the difficulties they faced to survive. ***ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR*** Lissa Calvert began painting and drawing wildlife at an early age, and by seventeen, she was illustrating books. Today, her work hangs in museums galleries and private homes all over the world. She has illustrated many books for both adults and children and has worked as an art director for film and television. Lissa's fascination with nature draws her to portray its complexity and harmony from first hand experience. Lissa believes, You must observe animals, how they move, their anatomy, the architecture of the fur, feathers or scales, and their personalities in order to capture the essence of their beings. See less