Dave Leighfield spent his summers growing up at his family’s cottage on Thunderfoot Island in northwestern Ontario. It was here in the summer of 2000 that he had an encounter with a hopelessly lost...view moreDave Leighfield spent his summers growing up at his family’s cottage on Thunderfoot Island in northwestern Ontario. It was here in the summer of 2000 that he had an encounter with a hopelessly lost (and vocally challenged) loon chick and his long-suffering father. Abel’s Song was the result of this brief but profound meeting.
Dave lives in St. Catharines, Ontario, with his wife and their three children.
A portion of the sales of each book will benefit the Niagara Peninsula Children’s Centre, a nonprofit organization that provides therapy and support to more than three thousand children with exceptionalities in the Niagara region.
Melani Pyke combines her natural artistic talent with college and private training to develop a beautifully unique yet adaptable style. Her heart for people, especially children, has seen her drawings and paintings develop into inspirational works that encourage all ages to live better and improve the world around them. Now in Abel’s Song, her love and talent combine to bring the characters to life.view less