Archie's Apple

Have you ever dreamed of making a discovery? Inspired by a true story, Archie’s Apple tells of how one boy discovers a new variety of apple while out walking, and hits the headlines around the world.

Archie lives with his father on the edge of a wood; every day and in every season Archie plays in the wood, watching and hearing nature. But one day deep in the woods he finds an apple, quite unlike any apple he’s ever seen or eaten. His discovery takes them on an adventure that neither he nor his dad could have predicted.

This enchanting and intricate picture book, illustrated with original watercolours, takes the reader on a journey from the discovery to the brink of world-wide fame and back again, and has much to tell us about the wild power of nature and the value of noticing.

Author Biography

Octavia Mackenzie is an artist and illustrator based in Somerset. A childhood spent between the Far East and the Highlands of Scotland instilled in her a love of exploring landscapes. Best known for her reverse glass paintings, her work is inspired by long walks in nature, the plants she grows and by wildlife. Archie’s Apple is her first picture book.

Hannah Shuckburgh is a writer and stylist. Formerly a features editor, she now writes about interiors and art for newspapers and magazines. She lives with her husband and two young sons on the border of Dorset and Wiltshire. Archie’s Apple is her first picture book.