Jack Holliday Hughes has published his debut book Freda and the Troll King, an illustrated tale inspired by folklore and mythology.
He is a storyteller, animator and illustrator who studied animation at the University of Gloucestershire, graduating with a BA (Hons). Much of his spare time is spent creating characters and writing stories.
Support from Brave Island
Funding from Brave Island’s Young Creative of the Month Fund helped Jack to complete and self-publish his book.
Freda and the Troll King follows the story of a brave and quick-thinking young girl who becomes lost in an ancient forest. She soon finds herself face-to-face with large and terrible trolls after unknowingly committing a crime in their realm.
Available in Ventnor
The book has been produced locally by Meridian3 and is priced at £7.50.
It is now on sale from three venues in Ventnor: Ventnor Exchange, Peer Studios and Gallery 44.
Follow Jack’s work
Jack shares his work and updates on Instagram via @jackhollidayhughes and on YouTube at @jackhughes7733.
More about his journey with Brave Island can be read online at braveisland.uk.
