Alphie Bates and the Number Nine Clan

Alphie Bates has a special way of dealing with the rude yet colourful figures called the "Number Nine Clan." Although this number gang tries to bully Alphie, he responds by telling brief stories. Some are sad, some scary, but each carries a thoughtful message. As a result, new friends are made and new adventures are begun. David V. Alexander is originally from Windsor, Ontario. He is a visual artist and a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and the University of Toronto. An educator for thirty years, he has taught at middle school, high school, and college levels including the International Baccalaureate Art curriculum. He has travelled extensively across Europe and South Asia. David has also illustrated Little Otto and the Big Mountain by Emad Talisman. David lives in Belleville, Ontario.