‘Felicity Flipflops: Fearless Footsteps’ sequel is launched by Teconnaught children’s author Dawn Gelston
Whatever will Felicity Flipflops get up to next ?
Following the success of her debut children’s book, local County Down author Dawn Gelston is delighted to announce the release of her sequel, Felicity Flipflops: Fearless Footsteps, a genuine page-turner!
Dawn is a qualified primary school teacher currently teaching in Belfast. She lives in Teconnaught just outside Downpatrick. She has spent three years working in Dubai in a fee-paying school and also acted as a well-being coordinator for pupils.
Dawn said: “My brother was working in Dubai at that time and it was a great experience to travel and see a bit of the world.
“The Felicity sequel is full of heart, humour, and relatable moments, with an alliterative title, and this cheerful new story is ideal for independent readers, classroom use, and family read-alouds.
“Parents and teachers will appreciate its positive messages about confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being, while young readers will be drawn to more of Felicity’s fun voice and uplifting adventures.
“The teacher in the book is a pivotal character helping shape the children’s experiences as they navigate life.
“Felicity is in fact a foster child and the young readers resonate with the characters in the book recognising them as ‘real’.”
In Fearless Footsteps, Felicity finds herself facing brand-new challenges that continue to gently push her beyond her comfort zone.
Trying new things can be tricky, especially when self-doubt sneaks in, but with the support of her friends, a little determination, and growing belief in herself, Felicity learns that being brave doesn’t mean never feeling scared.
It means giving things a go anyway. Felicity Flipflops is back, and this time she’s taking courageous steps forward.
Aimed at children aged 8 to 12 years old, the book explores themes of mental well-being, friendship, and adventure through the eyes of a young foster child learning to trust herself and embrace who she is – one step at a time.
The book is dedicated to Dawn’s late cousin, Conor. Dawn said: “Conor was ambitious, brave and always full of laughter. He encouraged me to believe in myself, and to always do what I love: he will always be an inspiration to those who loved him.”
Speaking about the inspiration behind the story, Dawn added: “We always encourage children to work hard, not be afraid, and dream big.
“This book is ideal for classroom teaching, and for children transitioning from primary school into high school. The characters in the book come from different backgrounds and it normalises this, whilst encouraging children to be kind and have empathy for others.
“I’m very grateful for the support and encouragement I’ve had from friends, family, and local people. I hope that readers enjoy the next part of Felicity’s journey and getting to know her (and her friends) even better in this second part of her story.
“I look forward to visiting local primary schools to inspire a love of reading and writing in children.”
Follow Dawn on social media:
Facebook: @Dawn M. Gelston
Instagram: @DawnMGelston
Felicity Flipflops: Fearless Footsteps is available to buy on Amazon at:
