Children's Lake
Peanut’s story is set around Children’s Lake, located in charming south central Pennsylvania. In the mid-1700s, the nearby community partially dammed a brook fed by over 30 natural springs to be used for an iron works and later a grist mill. In one location, as the water flows out of the earth, locals noticed an enchanting bubbling effect with it, giving the appearance of a boiling spring. Children’s Lake was the result of this effort, and forms the center of Boiling Springs to this day.
The splendor of Children’s Lake is more than its beauty and peaceful atmosphere. At the intersection of Front Street sits the picturesque Veteran Memorial Clock Tower. This structure was built with stones from a barn that served as a junction on the Underground Railroad. The town’s founder was charged and convicted for aiding runaway slaves on their quest for freedom. Boiling Springs acts as a crucial midpoint stop on the Appalachian trail, still welcoming travelers and providing hospitality to all who come.
Terri Elliott grew up near Children’s Lake, and was inspired to create A Peanut’s Tale from her adventures with her own little duckling. Terri and her brother, Greg, had found Peanut and took care of him when he seemed lost. Peanut found his way into both their home and their hearts. For years, she dreamed of preserving the endearing memories she had of Peanut in the form of a children’s book.
Terri shared the love of Children’s Lake with her own children as they grew. They regularly visited The Bubble, and could be found along the lake’s edge feeding the ducklings and swans. Although life took them from the lake’s view at times, the story and the memories never strayed. Years later, Terri and her daughter teamed up to share a story of a duckling who has lost his way, to share the beauty of this community and provide Peanut a lasting home.
The splendor of Children’s Lake is more than its beauty and peaceful atmosphere. At the intersection of Front Street sits the picturesque Veteran Memorial Clock Tower. This structure was built with stones from a barn that served as a junction on the Underground Railroad. The town’s founder was charged and convicted for aiding runaway slaves on their quest for freedom. Boiling Springs acts as a crucial midpoint stop on the Appalachian trail, still welcoming travelers and providing hospitality to all who come.
Terri Elliott grew up near Children’s Lake, and was inspired to create A Peanut’s Tale from her adventures with her own little duckling. Terri and her brother, Greg, had found Peanut and took care of him when he seemed lost. Peanut found his way into both their home and their hearts. For years, she dreamed of preserving the endearing memories she had of Peanut in the form of a children’s book.
Terri shared the love of Children’s Lake with her own children as they grew. They regularly visited The Bubble, and could be found along the lake’s edge feeding the ducklings and swans. Although life took them from the lake’s view at times, the story and the memories never strayed. Years later, Terri and her daughter teamed up to share a story of a duckling who has lost his way, to share the beauty of this community and provide Peanut a lasting home.
