Thistledom, brought to life by author and teacher, John LaCroix. This captivating story reveals a tiny kingdom hidden somewhere in the Land of the Mitten -- home to intelligent and resourceful little people called Nobbies. Mr. LaCroix creates a marvelous mix of characters, creatures, and life values in a carefully crafted narrative that is truly a refreshing tale for all ages. Struggles with nature and strange outside forces threatening to destroy them reveals much about character, courage, pride, and the price of personal commitment. Powerful personalities and partnerships forge and shape a kingdom, but tragedy linked to an eerie presence in the bog at the base of the mountain alters forever the course of Nobby history. Spanning generations replete with great moments of glory, haunting disappearances, deep family anguish and feats of heroism, Thistledom endures as a Land filled with opportunity, challenges and choices – not unlike our own. Its legacy is inscribed on an old pendant: “A Seed’s Power Lies In Its Promise.”
Thistledom, a tiny kingdom born somewhere in the Land of the Mitten, remains home to our beloved Nobbies. It is indeed a Land where “seeds of promise” are sprinkled for all who would seek them. The centerpiece of Thistledom, A Kingdom is Born, was the great love story between Zygmunt and Irene.
In a tiny kingdom somewhere in the Land of Mitten, lies Thistledom, home of intelligent and resourceful little people called Nobbies. Author John LaCroix’s marvelous mix of characters, creatures, and life values binds a carefully crafted narrative, encompassing a truly refreshing tale for all ages.
This short adventure by John W. LaCroix written thirty years ago introduced the Nobby character, as well as the fearsome troggs and doogles. The setting is at Christmas time when Princess Emily hosts a party for her cousins in Le Grande Chateau Castle.
Thistledom, brought to life by author and teacher, John LaCroix. This captivating story reveals a tiny kingdom hidden somewhere in the Land of the Mitten -- home to intelligent and resourceful little people called Nobbies. Mr. LaCroix creates a marvelous mix of characters, creatures, and life values in a carefully crafted narrative that is truly a refreshing tale for all ages. Struggles with nature and strange outside forces threatening to destroy them reveals much about character, courage, pride, and the price of personal commitment. Powerful personalities and partnerships forge and shape a kingdom, but tragedy linked to an eerie presence in the bog at the base of the mountain alters forever the course of Nobby history. Spanning generations replete with great moments of glory, haunting disappearances, deep family anguish and feats of heroism, Thistledom endures as a Land filled with opportunity, challenges and choices – not unlike our own. Its legacy is inscribed on an old pendant: “A Seed’s Power Lies In Its Promise.”
Thistledom, a tiny kingdom born somewhere in the Land of the Mitten, remains home to our beloved Nobbies. It is indeed a Land where “seeds of promise” are sprinkled for all who would seek them. The centerpiece of Thistledom, A Kingdom is Born, was the great love story between Zygmunt and Irene.
In a tiny kingdom somewhere in the Land of Mitten, lies Thistledom, home of intelligent and resourceful little people called Nobbies. Author John LaCroix’s marvelous mix of characters, creatures, and life values binds a carefully crafted narrative, encompassing a truly refreshing tale for all ages.
This short adventure by John W. LaCroix written thirty years ago introduced the Nobby character, as well as the fearsome troggs and doogles. The setting is at Christmas time when Princess Emily hosts a party for her cousins in Le Grande Chateau Castle.