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Biog D J Cattrell (known as Jason) was born in Dovercourt, England in 1962. He trained as a Psychiatric Nurse in Colchester but after 15 years left the profession to act as main carer for his terminally ill mother until her death in 1999. Whilst looking after his mother, he completed a BA Hons in Performing Arts at Suffolk College then helped set up and run The New Route Theatre Company. The NRTC gave aspiring actors the opportunity to be seen onstage outside of London and in unusual venues. His drama and theatre background saw him rise to senior trainer for Frontline Training Solutions teaching International negotiation skills at the central banks of Europe. He now runs his own cooking oil distribution company which allows him to be able to finish at 3 o'clock, pick up the kids from school take them to the squillions of after school clubs they have racked up, cook them tea, pick up their mother from the station, feed the cats, check the gold fish, go feed and muck out the horse, get home in time to say goodnight to the kids, cook something unusual for his wife and then sit down to actually write something!
Reviewed by Melissa Tanaka for Readers' Favorite
The Bucket by DJ Cattrell is the story of a ten-year-old girl named Rachel who has a magical metal bucket with glass jewels that, when pressed, can call forth miniature versions of whatever animal she is thinking of, whether it is ordinary like an elephant or fantastical like a unicorn, as well as teach her about whatever subject she desires. Rachel befriends a boy named Robin, who lives next door to her, and tells him about her bucket. The two of them press the jewels at the same time, only to find that it transports them to a magical world with danger, adventure, and many a mythical creature.
With fantasy, adventure, and a whole host of mythical creatures, The Bucket is a must-have for any avid young reader! Cattrell truly shines when it comes to world building, working an expansive universe of creatures and characters, each with their own distinct personality and quirks. Although it can be somewhat difficult to keep everything straight, due to the influx of information, Cattrell’s rich descriptions of people and places prevent readers from getting lost. Girls and boys alike will admire the tenacity of Rachel, who refuses to let anyone or anything stop her from reaching her goals. While she can be harsh towards Robin at times, throughout the course of the story the two of them come together and both characters grow, with Rachel becoming more understanding and Robin ceasing his whining and instead beginning to take on the challenges that they face.
