Charcoal the Elf
Book One: UP TOP
When an elf-child is born unlike any other ever seen in Claustown, trouble ensues immediately. Because of his shocking jungle of black and gray hair atop his head--hence his name: “Charcoal”-- he is reviled, bullied, and excluded for being different. To help, Santa agrees to a daring plan, one which may help save Charcoal as well as those troublesome humans “Down Below” who seem determined to destroy themselves and the planet they live on. But unexpected dangers await.
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Charcoal the Elf
Book Two: DOWN BELOW
Continue along the journey with Charcoal and his beloved cousin Trixie for unexpected adventures and surprising turns of events in the world DOWN BELOW. The duo travels the globe, disguised or invisible, to determine why humans have lost the spirit of Yule and how peace on earth and goodwill can be restored to humankind. The pair run into mishaps along the way and soon realize a malevolent force is closely following them, determined to stop their efforts, even if it means ultimately eliminating them entirely.
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Photo: Monica Hollender
About the Author
Brooklyn-born R. A. Bellson is a seasoned storyteller, award-winning videographer, avid historic preservationist, and NYC history buff. He is also a professional singer and pianist with performance credits in North America and Europe, having resided for extended periods of time in Italy, Spain, France, and Sweden.
An advocate for mutual respect and tolerance, R.A. Bellson is dedicated to making a better society in which to live – possibly explaining why Charcoal D. Elph chose him to tell his tale.
R. A. Bellson holds degrees in Architecture and Museum Education/Administration, and has extensive experience writing speeches and presentations, scripts, and media relations. He maintains a home in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Charcoal the Elf, Book One: Up Top, the first in a three-part series of books, is R. A. Bellson’s first work as a novelist.
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