Riddlington
Riddlington by Mary Raymond Black is a young adult fiction book published by Austin Macauley Publishers Limited in October 2023. This 160-page story follows Riddlington Rabbit as he yearns to explore the world beyond his sheltered life. Primarily living underground during the day, Riddlington’s imagination is ignited by his Uncle Otto’s adventurous tales, prompting him to venture above ground where he encounters new experiences and challenges.
As Riddlington navigates this unfamiliar territory, he adapts to various situations, finds a partner willing to embrace change, and befriends two human sisters. The narrative explores themes of adaptation and survival as Riddlington faces urban development and overpopulation, all while preparing for fatherhood. The story raises questions about home, safety, and the future of his family, making it a thoughtful exploration of growth and resilience in the face of change.
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This story begins with Riddlington Rabbit wanting to see other things happening in a world outside the safe boundaries of his insular existence. As a rabbit, his life is spent, primarily, underground during the day, only coming out at night, under the protection of darkness, to find food.
His favourite Uncle Otto sparks Riddlington’s imagination of exploring, by telling stories of his own adventures. We follow Riddlington as he navigates his way to finding a perfect location, among people and other strange creatures, all living above ground.
We see how he adapts to situations outside his comfort zone; finds a wife who is willing to do likewise; befriends two human sisters; till the land rather than forage; navigate his way up a river; and become disturbed at land damage, urban development, and over population.
When he becomes a Father and witnesses an invasion of his territory, his new-found parental status, requires a reassessment of their living arrangements. They have little food, little protection, and little time.
Will they make it home? Will they be happy home? Will they be welcomed home? Will the youngsters adapt to underground living as Riddlington did to above ground living?
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