THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKET AND ARTHUR

Nothing is stronger than the love of family.

A book series by Sheila E. Humphrey about a single mother, her two children, and how life's challenges can be met with the support and love of family and friends. Meant to be read by parents and children alike.

Cover of two books by Sheila E. Humphrey titled "The Adventures of Bucket and Arthur" by Sheila E. Humphrey, featuring children in outdoor settings.

THE SERIES

The Adventures of Bucket and Arthur

The series is inspired by events from the early nineties, a time before cell phones, GPS, and ChatGPT. It's for anyone who has gone to school as a teacher or student, attended a PTA meeting, sung in a choir, owned a dog, or gone for walks.

A soundtrack in every story

Song titles are woven through the chapters, with links at the back of the book so readers can listen along.

Real challenges, honestly told

Single-parent life and bullying at school are part of Bucket and Arthur's world, with resources included for anyone who needs help.

Single-parent families can thrive

Life is full of possibilities, even when it doesn't appear that way.

BOOK ONE

Moorland

A sabbatical, a school musical, and the bullies Arthur won’t talk about.

BOOK TWO - NEW RELEASE

West Coast Chapters

One year by the ocean, far from everything they know.

The image is blurry and indistinct, making it difficult to identify specific objects or details.

Coming Soon

BOOK THREE

Coming Soon

More of Bucket and Arthur’s story is on the way.

Sheila E. Humphrey. A smiling woman with long, wavy brown hair sitting on a beige upholstered chair with a wooden wall and mirror in the background. She wears a blue top with a heart necklace.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Sheila E. Humphrey

Born in Saskatchewan and now at home in the Alberta foothills, Sheila spent her teaching career focused on the fine arts, mostly in Calgary. She has been writing poetry, prose, plays, musicals and song lyrics for many years. Formerly a single mother herself, she knows the challenges unique to that situation firsthand.

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Heartwarming, humorous, and refreshingly honest, this family has a special bond that is a delight to be a part of.

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