In recent weeks, the new Netflix documentary series Adolescence has stirred widespread conversation and deep concern. It’s raw, unflinching, and painfully honest, highlighting the struggles of British boys growing up amid toxic masculinity, gang culture, and a lack of meaningful guidance.

Every character in Fingley World has a story, a piece of real-life inspiration woven into their very being. Some appear suddenly, as if they’ve always existed, waiting to be written, while others take shape over time, crafted by experience, memory, and the places that leave a lasting imprint on the soul.

Imagination is a powerful thing. It takes the fragments of our experiences, both beautiful and difficult, and transforms them into something new. For me, Grednor was never just an idea plucked from thin air.

Education is more than just lessons and exams—it’s about the experiences that shape us, the teachers who inspire us, and the moments that ignite a lifelong love of learning.

From a young age, I have always felt a deep connection with nature and animals. While many children grew up enchanted by Disney films, I found something even more magical, I could hear animals talk.

Have you ever looked back on a childhood memory and realized it was quietly shaping your future all along? That the stories you once created as a child were actually guiding you toward something real, something waiting to unfold?

Have you ever met someone so fascinating that they leave an imprint on your imagination? Someone who carries a certain mystique, a presence that lingers long after they’ve walked away?

Some of the most powerful inspirations come from the sense of wonder we experience as children. I remember spending school holidays outdoors, imagining tiny creatures living under tree roots or picturing secret doors hidden in ancient stone walls.

For those unfamiliar, The Little Match Girl tells the tale of a poor, barefoot girl shivering in the streets on New Year's Eve.

Some characters arrive fully formed, as if they’ve always existed, waiting to be written. Others take shape over time, blending pieces of memory, experience, and imagination.

Sometimes, the most extraordinary things come into our lives when we least expect them. They arrive as a whisper of inspiration, a vision in meditation, or a moment of clarity that changes everything.

As the creator of the enchanting land, I am overjoyed to invite you deeper into the magic, wonder, and heart of Fingley World.