by Danyah Miller (Author)
'Here in this unique book is the inside story of a supreme storyteller. Here you can discover how the magic of storytelling is made.' Michael Morpurgo, Foreword
The tale of a family brought together through the power of storytelling. When Darinka and Adam Dale meet Dorothy unexpectedly by an old windmill, they embark on a roller coaster journey that transforms their family through the power of spontaneous storytelling. Dorothy's seven storytelling secrets are the tools they need for connecting more deeply in everyday life - from playing to shopping, tidying, mealtimes, bedtimes and resolving conflict. There are fifteen simple, fun games for making up stories with children. These games, tips and tricks will encourage the telling of spontaneous tales with children and friends - any time, any season and anywhere.Author Biography
Danyah Miller raised her family on stories, runs storytelling workshops, tells stories on radio and stars in Summer/Autumn 2023 in the West End solo shows and nationwide tours of Pippi and I Believe in Unicorns. Michael Morpurgo calls her "one of the great storytellers." As an educator, she knows how storytelling can enable profound change. She co-produced 2 West End musicals, All You need is Love in 2001, and Soul Sister (Life of Tina Turner) in 2012. She studied drama and dance at Bretton Hall College, and later improvisation, mime and physical theatre at Lecoq, Paris.