The Midsummer Hare: A Fable of the East Anglian Fens

By Sue Heaser

An enchanting fable for all ages, set in the beautiful fenlands of Eastern England.

Originally written as a musical for narrator and small orchestra, Sue Heaser's lyrical words and illustrations create a richly described world of small creatures in glorious settings and emphasises their ever-present fear of Man.
The illustrations are mostly silhouettes backed with hand-made marbled papers and strongly evoke the atmosphere and secrets of a fenland habitat of water, lush plants and soaring trees.

The story tells of a Midsummer day when a little hare leaves his home beside the riverbank to go exploring. At first all is idyllic as he ventures further and further into the fen. But then a terrifying encounter with the world of man catapults him into a frightening adventure and he struggles to find his way home. On his way, he meets many of the gentle creatures who inhabit the watery world of an English fen.

A delightful little book for everyone from young children to anyone who treasures wildlife and nature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1974606430
• ISBN13: 9781974606436
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"