Andreas, an adventuresome 15-year-old orphan, embarks on a precipitous flight across Europe to rescue the falcon Adela. A crotchety falconer, a secretive trader and his feisty daughter, a mysterious hermit, a young king in prison, an aging emperor, and an irascible Arab physician are among the principal characters in this action/adventure novel, set in the 13th century.
Written for readers age twelve and above, this coming-of-age story conveys life in medieval Europe, with bedbugs next to silver chalices, food ranging from the moldy to the sublime, and intellectual sophistication side by side with rank superstitions.
Published 2015 by Namelos; second edition independently published.
Categories: Growing Up/Coming of Age Fiction History Action and Adventure
Phoebe's first boat trip with her forever family was to Sailors Haven on Fire Island, New York. Everything was new and exciting to this young pup who made many different friends as she explored and played at this wondrous national park. Phoebe's adventures will delight children who will listen and read about the natural beauty of Sailors Haven National Seashore as told by Phoebe herself.
Published 2021 by Mascot Books.
Categories: Children's Books Fiction Long Island, New York Outdoors and Nature
The Famous Phoebe of Long Island is back on her boat, and this time she's going all the way to Montauk! Visit the tip of Long Island with Phoebe, where she made friends both on land and at sea and learned the importance of helping a friend in need. There was always something exciting to do, and each day at Montauk was a new adventure for Phoebe.
Categories: Children's Books Fiction Long Island, New York Action and Adventure
A poignant and revelatory story of a sailor and his shipmates, at war and play, aboard a US destroyer during the Vietnam War. Publisher: Hellgate Press, 2014
Categories: History Fiction Military and War Action and Adventure
