{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/625af2f74e4ecc0012102f4e/65871a511f90d400168304bc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bookable Space with Steffi Gardener","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/625af2f74e4ecc0012102f4e/1703352577412-1b26a3019742e30d508b2df354cba349.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Bookable Space, host Yvonne Battle-Felton is joined by Steffi Gardener. Steffi reads to us from <em>Charlie to the Rescue.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the book</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Charlie was different.&nbsp;True he was a Black and White Border Collie, as were his brothers and sister.&nbsp;However, there were two marked differences.&nbsp;One ear stood up whereas the other lay flat against his head.</p><p>\tSecondly, he had eyes of different colours.&nbsp;One was blue, the other looked almost like amber.&nbsp;Now what do myths and legends say about people and animals born with eyes of different colours? </p><p>\tWhy – that they are able to see earth and heaven at the same time. </p><p>\t&nbsp;Let’s take a look at Charlie’s &nbsp;birth , when he was given two special gifts. One &nbsp;was an amazing ability to smell things.&nbsp;As to the other, &nbsp;wait and see.&nbsp;&nbsp;We’ll also have a glimpse of sone of his exploits.&nbsp;</p><p>\t&nbsp;From a young age it was clear to see that Charlie had no interest whatsoever in herding sheep.&nbsp;He was the despair of his parents both of whom were first class working dogs.&nbsp;Neither could really understand why Charlie was so different, though his mother had an inkling.&nbsp;She felt he was destined for great things – but only time would tell.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the author</strong></p><p><br></p><p> Stefanja, who writes as Steffi Gardner, is a native of Pembrokeshire. She has been involved, both with horses and dogs forwell over 30 years.</p><p>To date she has written two non fiction books, plus her first children’s story, <em>Charlie to the Rescue</em>, published last year. His second adventure is due out later this year.</p><p><br></p><p>Listeners can also purchase the books directly from the author at <a href=\"mailto:Steffig@gmx.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Steffig@gmx.com</a></p>","author_name":"Yvonne Battle-Felton"}