Gum Swamp Publishing... Home of the Number People
Reviews, Media and Comments
The personalities behind the Number People discussed by book's illustrator, Marion Weathers, for the Rocky Mount Telegram
In the first of what I hope will be many tales, storyteller H. Leigh Ballance and illustrator Marion Clark Weathers bring to life Henry, a hero we can love, and his friends, Number People with spunk, smarts and attitude. The adventures of Henry and the Gum Swamp Number People will intrigue even the most reluctant young readers--and soothe the math anxiety of any adults reading along. —Heather Newton, author of Under The Mercy Trees, winner of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award
"What young reader, ages 5-9, would not like to go on an adventure to a place called Gum Swamp—especially accompanied by friends—the numbers! Yes, as in 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. This charming story combines an adventurous escapade with a smart young boy with a Knowledge of Numbers. Evocative, enchanting, educational. A great read-aloud for home or school. The endearing art by noted artist, Marion Weathers, really brings the book to life!" —Carole Marsh Longmeyer, author of Columbia Lastname: First Girl Colonist on Mars and many other successful children’s titles.
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Secret of Gum Swamp. Not only did I enjoy the story but the illustrations also pleased me. I was reminded of Alice in Wonderland, Paradise Lost, and Dr. Doolittle." —Nancy Snow, retired professor of speech at NC State University
A fun, action-packed adventure in the swamp where doing the numbers wins the day. —Mark Dubowski is an internationally published writer and illustrator of over thirty fiction and nonfiction books for young readers.
