Allan E. Carty
Welcome to the official website of Allan E. Carty.
As a new author, his mission is to tell interesting stories with humanity, humility and humour.
Author
Animal Adventure Stories
Backyard Buddies:
Let the Badventures Begin!
DECEMBER 2022
Co-authors Gloria Lauris and Allan E. Carty along with illustrator Sarah Woronchak are pleased to share the illustrated version of three badventure stories.
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According to JJ’s mom, a blue jay, a badventure is a bad adventure that turns out good in the end. Usually.
“In life there is the plan, and then there is what happens,” said Chippy.
The stories follow the antics of Chippy, the sensible chipmunk and Dash the anxious red squirrel and their backyard animal friends and foes. The importance of community, harmony and friendship is explored in a suspenseful yet humorous way. For readers 8 and up.
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“The cover is very attractive and foreshadows fun and mystery. The illustrations definitely add to the book and the number of them is just right. The map of the garden works very well for reference along the way and the simplicity of the black and white drawings is perfect. I am curious to find out what badventures happen to these animals! A lovely read for kids and adults alike.”
Helen Rogers, Canadian Visual Artist, AB and ON
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The Case of the Missing Nuts
March, 2021
Check out the first work by co-authors Allan E. Carty and Gloria Lauris. "The Case of the Missing Nuts," is a short story about the adventures of Chippy the Chipmunk and some of his backyard buddies in solving this mystery of the missing nuts.
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​ It's featured and showcased in Cloud Lake Literary's digital literary magazine, Volume 2, March 26, 2021. https://www.cloudlakeliterary.ca/volume-two
Invaders Make BAD Neighbours
A Backyard Buddies Badventure
APRIL 2024
Co-authors Gloria Lauris and Allan E. Carty along with illustrator Sarah Woronchak are pleased to present their illustrated sequel to Let the Badventures Begin!, in a novella called Invaders Make BAD Neighbours.
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Can a diverse group of northern backyard wild animal buddies led by an old, half-tailed chipmunk named Chippy help their new forest friends save their magnificent but dying Elder Tree?
While doing so, they must dodge jealous squirrels and crow clan vendettas. Will they save the ancient tree in time and survive themselves?
Above all, they will need to remember an important lesson from LBJ’s sparrow mother: “Tweet others the way you wish to be tweeted.” For readers 10 and up.
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“CONGRATULATIONS on your magnificent new book. The page layout is well done, the illustrations are so perfectly attuned to the story, and the extra touches like the cast of characters, map and glossary really raise it to a special status.
I found the book to be an incredibly accomplished story, so deeply skillful on so many levels…It was a total pleasure to be immersed in its creative world! It is a gem of a story and I feel like I have come to know the characters on a whole new level.”
E. Cloutier, Retired Family Therapist and Research Analyst, Ottawa, ON
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Story of Allan E. Carty
Allan E. Carty was born in Germany. As a member of a military family, and later, as a military officer himself, Allan has lived in several Canadian provinces and travelled to many countries throughout the world.
Allan has a Bachelor’s Honours degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Education. After years of writing learning policy and training curricula, Allan has turned his attention to more creative endeavours. He is a keen observer of life and has recently developed an interest in telling stories about the critters who live in Ontario backyards. Through storytelling, he hopes to encourage and inspire others to respect and appreciate all animals for they too are on the delicate journey of life.
Allan makes his home in Ottawa Ontario, Canada, where he spends his time reflecting, writing and feeding backyard critters.
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