Mr. Clutterbuck and a Matter of Time

Where does the time go? That’s not just an old saying, it’s a real problem for Mr. Clutterbuck, a learned and, as it happens, oversized snail. From an old friend, he gets word that “the time is out of joint.” A terrible storm threatens the world and time is running out. No, really, time is actually disappearing and Mr. Clutterbuck’s old friend enlists him to “fix it.” Joining forces with a very unlikely “expert,” Mr. Clutterbuck and his trusty companion, a lemur named Poona, do battle with the evil Chester Drawers, chairman, CEO, COO – aw heck, he is Monotony Inc. Can they derail Drawers’ dastardly schemes before it’s too late?

Where does the time go? That’s not just an old saying, it’s a real problem for Mr. Clutterbuck, a learned and, as it happens, oversized snail. From an old friend, he gets word that “the time is out of joint.” A terrible storm threatens the world and time is running out. No, really, time is actually disappearing and Mr. Clutterbuck’s old friend enlists him to “fix it.” Joining forces with a very unlikely “expert,” Mr. Clutterbuck and his trusty companion, a lemur named Poona, do battle with the evil Chester Drawers, chairman, CEO, COO – aw heck, he is Monotony Inc. Can they derail Drawers’ dastardly schemes before it’s too late? “Mr. Clutterbuck and a Matter of Time” is for readers ages 8 and up. It’s what you might call a funny story about a very serious subject – i.e., environmental degradation and its consequences such as climate change. Think about it this way, by plundering our world’s resources, aren’t we in effect, “time rustlers” – stealing time from every living creature on this planet, including ourselves?

Kristin E. Andersen is a lifelong reader and writer. She has written everything from advertising copy to articles for magazines and newspapers. She has a degree in Classics from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. A Colorado native, she lives in the foothills west of Denver with her husband. Besides writing and reading, Kristin also enjoys hiking and taking photographs. You can see more of her work at kristinandersenwriter.com where you’ll also find links to her humorous YouTube videos.