Explore the map and discover the Whitaker family’s home in 1885.
Find the pins, grab the Maker Files.
Are you ready to hunt for clues, unlock exclusive Maker files? Let’s explore!
The Great Pin Hunt!
The Whitaker Children's Bedroom, 1885
The Whitaker children's bedroom was more than a place to sleep.
It was where secrets were shared, arguments were settled, games were played, and brothers and sisters grew closer.
With eight children under one roof, there was never a dull moment.
The Main Room, 1885
The Great Room was the heart of the Whitaker home.
It was where the family gathered, meals were prepared, and the day's work seemed to pass through. With eight children in the house, there was always someone coming or going—and usually something happening.
It was also where Emma spent much of her time helping Mother.
And at the dinner table, Teller revealed the eight supernatural elements that would choose each child to guide the Purelings.
Mother's Helper
Who Helped Mother?
Emma was the oldest of the eight Whitaker children. She had been helping Mother almost since she could walk.
Most days meant hard, ordinary work. But Mother knew how to make it fun. A floured nose. A taste of apple filling. A quick hug before getting back to work.
Those little moments made Emma and Mother close.
Now Emma wants to leave the farm and find work in town.
Mother isn't sure she's ready to let her go.
Jacky Steans
The boys' and girls' sleeping spaces were divided by a large quilt, but that didn't stop the Whitaker children from having fun.
When it was time to play, they could push the quilt aside and make one big room. Jacky Steans was one of their favorites.
Now you can make your own Jacky Steans game with this free Maker File. Click here.
The sheep pasture ➜
The Whitakers' forty sheep spent much of their time grazing beyond the nearby hills, about a five-minute walk from the farm. John watched over them, making sure none wandered off and that every sheep was safe
Traditional text links – Whitaker Farm Explorer’s links
Look closely at the farm map above. Can you spot all the details? Find these specific locations to unlock hidden pieces of the novel:
- 📍 The Upstairs Secret: Look up at the loft in The House. A large quilt divides the room where the boys sleep on the left and girls on the right. The siblings played a game called Jacky Steans there. Find the free STL file to make your own.
- 📍 Molly’s Quick Escape: Find Molly’s Way near the meadow. Find the opening in the barn that let’s her out
- 📍 The Lucky Find: Head down to The Clover Field where the children hunt for four-leaf clovers. This is where Archibald finds proper food, for a day or two.
- 📍 The Great Room Blueprint: Peer into Downstairs – The Great Room. Find the prep and sink area on the back left and learn who was Mother’s primary helper.
All roads begin at our front gate, and many paths lie ahead. Once your farm chores are done, follow the signposts by the cart path:
👉 [To Hexham] — Unlock more historical mysteries.
👉 [To Ashgill Force] — Discover hidden fantasy realms.
👉 [To The Schoolhouse] — Access more interactive Maker projects.
Welcome to Peckles-Wood Shire—where every child’s imagination runs, one time or another.
Continue the adventure with Broken Sanctuary.
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The Illustrator’s Vision—The maps and illustrations of Peckles-Wood Shire are inspired by the real landscapes, places, and traditions of Victorian Northumberland. Created for The Chronicles of Peckles-Wood Shire, they blend historical research with imagination to bring the world of Broken Sanctuary to life and invite young explorers to step into the Whitaker family’s adventure of 1885.