About me
Hello I am Splinter and I am Junior Mischief Editor at High Dene Publishing. I insisted I had my own page and I have a corner too if you can find it!
Splinter — Frequently Asked Questions (Answered by Splinter himself, mostly.)
1. Who is Splinter?
Splinter is a Scallywag of Scallywags Wood — curious, clever, cosy, and terribly good at disappearing.He insists he is not a troublemaker. He is a Junior Mischief Editor.
2. Does Splinter really steal things?
“No. Absolutely not. Never.I just look after things until someone needs them.” — Splinter
He borrows important items such as buttons, feathers, keys, biscuits, hats and socks.For safekeeping.Obviously.
3. Why does Splinter hide so much?
Because hiding is his favourite hobby. Also because he is small, fast, and made of twigs.And because he enjoys watching people say, “Where’s Splinter gone now?” Or they might say, “What just happened? Splinter did you just help?”
4. What does Splinter actually do at High Dene Publishing?
Splinter inspects margins, rearranges things that were already fine, adds props to scenes, and releases tiny blue sparks at moments he finds “dramatically appropriate.”
5. Why does Splinter collect socks?
He says socks are “cosy, important, and full of potential.”Sir Hugo disagrees.The matter remains unresolved.
6. What are Splinter’s favourite things?
Hats
Buttons
Feathers
Keys
Acorns
Biscuits
Socks
Surprises
Teddy (very important)
7. Why does Splinter appear in the High Dene Publishing logo?
He climbed in one day and refused to leave.He says the quill “needed supervising.”
8. Can children find Splinter on the website?
Yes. He hides tiny sparks, socks, and secret messages.If you find one, he says you’re “officially clever.”
9. Does Splinter know everything?
He says he does.He probably doesn’t.But he certainly knows where the missing biscuit went.
10. Is Splinter dangerous?
Things you need to know about Splinter
Only to tidiness.
Things you should know about Splinter.
Splinter arrived at High Dene Publishing without an appointment,carrying a biscuit, a button, and three mismatched socks.No one is entirely sure where he came from,but he has made himself very much at home.He has strong opinions about page layouts,a habit of “fixing” things that weren’t broken,and a talent for adding unexpected props to illustrations he finds “a bit plain.”Splinter believes every story needs a little mischief. We believe every story needs a little Splinter. So if you find him hiding somewhere on this website,give him a wave.He loves being noticed.
A Note from Splinter
If you find a tiny spark, a missing sock,or a comma that seems to have wandered off, please report it to me immediately. I will ignore the report and continue helping. I will be setting interesting information all round the site in due course only clever people will find it!! (maybe)