Rookscroft
Fantastical tales from a land beyond the sea.
Written & Illustrated by
Jayne Siroshton
Books in the Series
Beautiful illustrated stories of talking animals, friendship, and adventure.
Book One
All Feathers and Hats

It began one morning in late summer, when a pheasant appeared at my studio window. At first, I was startled - but my surprise quickly turned to delight when I noticed he was wearing a top hat, pulled down quite low.

I hurried to the door, hoping to catch a glimpse of him as he fled. But to my astonishment, there he was, standing squarely on the mat. He looked me over, blinked, and then began to speak.

He introduced himself as Vernon Cotterill and asked if I would be willing to paint his portrait, an offer I joyfully accepted. And that, my friends, is how this whole adventure began.

Number of pages: 110
Colour illustrations throughout.

Rookscroft Book One : All Feathers and Hats (Hardback)
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  • This book is pure, uncomplicated escapism and I cannot wait to read book two.

    - Lauren • Goodreads

  • This book took me to a wonderful world with a talking pheasant named Vernon. This book was magical. I absolutely loved it.

    - Sue • Goodreads

  • I just fell in love with all the characters.

    - Alec • Goodreads

  • I have to begin with the illustrations—they are exquisite and truly bring the story to life...

    - Alis • Goodreads
Book Two
The Circus of the Crescent Moon

That winter, a tempest swept in from the sea, bringing wild winds and rain that battered the walls of the old house. I was lonely, until dear Quentin arrived. His rosebush home, once lush with heady blossoms, was now reduced to a sodden tangle of thorns, so he settled by the kitchen fire, curled upon a cushion.

Soon others came: first sweet Kitty at the door, struggling to recall who she had once been.  Then Oleg the Magnificent, elegant and windswept, seeking shelter, Charming Wild Bill the Wanderer arrived the following day, and together, by the fire, they spoke of shipwrecks and circus adventures, as they prepared for the caravans to arrive.

But as snow clouds gathered and the great tent was swept into the sea, what fate awaited the troupe? Dear friends, take your seats, and welcome to the Circus of the Crescent Moon.

Number of pages: 272
Colour illustrations throughout.

Rookscroft Book Two : The Circus of the Crescent Moon (Hardback)
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  • I loved the expansion in this book, where the first book gave you little snippets of the Rookscroft world this one felt like it expanded and delved more into the surroundings.

    - Charlotte • Goodreads

  • Book Two brings even more delight with the circus rolling into town! ... At its heart, the book is all about friendship, celebrating our differences and similarities, and the joy of coming together.

    - Kim • Goodreads

  • The writing feels like a cosy hug—warm, comforting, and full of charm.

    - Alis • Goodreads

  • The book is full of even more of Jane's beautiful illustrations. They're just stunning.


    - Nicola • Goodreads
Book Three
Into the Wild Woods

Spring was in the air that morning, though the chill lingered outside. Quentin, Robin, and I were spending a happy afternoon in the library, dreaming of adventures, when a writing slope on the mantle caught Robin’s eye. Inside we discovered the drawing of a cottage, with a key, and a map leading deep into the Wild Woods.

Robin begged us to go at once and after some persuasion, Quentin agreed, so the following morning we set off across fields, down the lane, and into the forest. But when Robin vanished overnight our happiness turned to dread as his footprints ended at the banks of a rushing stream.

We traveled through dense forests, from the mountains to the sea in our desperate search . But would we be too late to save our precious friend?

Number of pages: 280
Colour illustrations throughout.

Rookscroft Book Three: Into The Wild Woods (Hardback)
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  • ...it made me cry and laugh and left me full of whimsy and wanting to read more.

    - Jo’s Haunted Library • Goodreads

  • ...this is so beautifully written and the descriptive writing gives us such a clear and vivid image of the surroundings as the characters journey through the woods.

    - Sonja • Goodreads

  • I was definitely on the edge of my seat while reading this...

    - Emma • Goodreads

  • The wild woods are indeed everything they've been promised to be when mentioned in the previous books, dark and foreboding and not a place to linger. 

    - Claire • Goodreads
Book Four

Jayne is hard at work on the next Rookscroft adventure. We can’t say more just yet, but we promise it will be worth the wait.

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