Flying with Frankie

Flying with Frankie
Author: Charles F. Gobel
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2012-03-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1462029078

I'm about to lose my wife and I don't want to lose my son, too. That depressing thought kept racing through my mind all day long, as my five year old boy, Frankie, and I were enjoying our first day ever at an amusement park in 1994. My marriage was shot and beyond repair; and I now faced many a parent's dread: what effect would the divorce have on my son, and how will I maintain any semblance of a normal rapport with him? The answer, miraculously was only hours away. Right before exiting the immense park for the evening, my rambunctious boy somehow lured me onto the thrill arena's big roller coaster for a ride. That solitary coaster journey hooked us up for life to the joys of gallivanting upon these flying machines, and for the next fifteen summers that's basically all we did. We ultimately shared over 300 days together in amusement parks, as we traveled 40,000 miles by car, plane, and sleeper-car train to every thrill park in the country that housed anything close to resembling a roller coaster. The divorce came soon enough, and inflicted its normal dose of hardship and despair. But it proved to be no match for the wonderful memories that accompanied all of our trips, and the steadfast bond that grew between us, merely in pursuit of our beloved joyrides. Flying With Frankie is our story. FLYINGWITHFRANKIE.COM

Frankie the Frog's Day at the Lake

Frankie the Frog's Day at the Lake
Author: Helen Chtourou
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2016-09-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780998102801

A children's coloring book about a little frog's trip to a lake with his parents.

Along the Mohawk Trail; Or, Boy Scouts on Lake Champlain

Along the Mohawk Trail; Or, Boy Scouts on Lake Champlain
Author: Percy Keese Fitzhugh
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2023-11-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Percy Keese Fitzhugh's 'Along the Mohawk Trail; Or, Boy Scouts on Lake Champlain' is a thrilling adventure tale that follows a group of Boy Scouts as they navigate the beautiful yet treacherous Mohawk Trail and Lake Champlain. Fitzhugh's writing style is characterized by its vivid imagery, fast-paced plot, and emphasis on the importance of teamwork and friendship. Set in the early 20th century, the novel provides valuable insights into the Boy Scout movement and the challenges and triumphs faced by young boys in the great outdoors. Readers will be transported back in time to a world where bravery and resourcefulness were key qualities for survival. Fitzhugh's attention to detail and authentic depiction of the natural surroundings make 'Along the Mohawk Trail' a must-read for fans of adventure literature. Percy Keese Fitzhugh, an avid outdoorsman and staunch supporter of the Boy Scout movement, drew inspiration from his own experiences to create this captivating story. His deep understanding of the values and skills instilled in young boys through scouting shines through in the narrative, making it both entertaining and educational. I highly recommend 'Along the Mohawk Trail; Or, Boy Scouts on Lake Champlain' to anyone looking for an exciting adventure story that celebrates the spirit of camaraderie and the beauty of the natural world.

The Crimson Lake Series

The Crimson Lake Series
Author: Candice Fox
Publisher: Forge Books
Total Pages: 929
Release: 2024-02-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250372364

This ebundle of the Crimson Lake series includes: Crimson Lake, Redemption Point, and Gone by Midnight. “Complex, human characters, and a dark, meaty story, and fine writing, and a great sense of place—this is one of the best crime thrillers of the year. Sign me up as a big-time Fox fan!”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child (on Crimson Lake) In award-winning author Candice Fox’s Crimson Lake thrillers, Australian ex-police detective Ted Conkaffey left Sydney in disgrace to find redemption in a Queensland rainforest town. But as he struggles to put his life back together, he finds himself drawn into the criminal cases of eccentric private investigator Amanda Pharrell, herself a convicted murderer. Crimson Lake — Accused but not convicted of a brutal abduction, Ted is now a free man—and public enemy number one. Maintaining his innocence, he flees north to keep a low profile amidst the steamy, croc-infested wetlands of Crimson Lake. There, Ted’s lawyer introduces him to eccentric private investigator Amanda Pharrell, herself a convicted murderer. Not entirely convinced Amanda is a cold-blooded killer, Ted agrees to help with her investigation, a case full of deception and obsession, while secretly digging into her troubled past. The residents of Crimson Lake are watching the pair's every move . . . and the town offers no place to hide. Redemption Point — When former police detective Ted Conkaffey was wrongly accused of abducting Claire Bingley, he hoped the Queensland rainforest town of Crimson Lake would be a good place to disappear. But nowhere is safe from Claire's devastated father. Dale Bingley has a brutal revenge plan all worked out - and if Ted doesn't help find the real abductor, he'll be its first casualty. Meanwhile, it's Detective Inspector Pip Sweeney's first homicide investigation - complicated by the arrival of private detective Amanda Pharrell to 'assist' on the case. For Ted and Amanda, the hunt for the truth will draw them into a violent dance with evil. Redemption is certainly on the cards - but it may well cost them their lives . . . Gone by Midnight — When Sara Farrow’s son goes missing from a locked hotel room, she frantically turns for help to Crimson Lake’s unlikeliest private investigators—disgraced cop Ted Conkaffey and convicted killer Amanda Pharrell. The disappearance couldn’t have come at a worse time for Ted; he has just this one week with Lillian, the daughter he barely knows...but the clock is ticking for the lost boy. Amanda and Ted’s search dredges up the area’s worst characters, and the danger they uncover could well put Ted’s own child in deadly peril. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Coco

Coco
Author: Marie-Paule Mahoney
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2018-07-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1977202055

Coco, an orphaned bear cub born in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State, is heartbroken to leave her canine friends, Molly, Rags, and Pupsie. But as Babou, the adult male bear who cares for her, explains, it is time to find a mama bear to adopt Coco and teach her how to live as a free, wild bear. Babou and Coco set out on a perilous journey-with close encounters with a mountain lion and an intimidating group of male bears. Eventually, they meet Good Mama, who adopts Coco. But the adjustment is tough. Coco has a lot to learn about being a "real" bear! Plus, she misses her friends, and her stepsister resents her. Coco tells the story of the young bear's first hibernation with her adopted family in a cave full of bats; a sweet reunion with Molly, Rags, and Pupsie; and many other adventures as Coco matures and eventually has a family of her own. Part truth, part fiction, this child-friendly book smoothly weaves themes of adoption and bullying in a sweet yet realistic tale of survival

Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout

Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout
Author: Megan McDonald
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763661406

After a close encounter with a mutant amphibian makes him freaky for frogs, water-shy Stink becomes a swimming success after being in the Polliwog swim class frog-ever.

Mothman in the Moonlight

Mothman in the Moonlight
Author: Megan Atwood
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2021
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1663911320

In their small Minnesota town, eleven-year-olds Frankie and her best friend Ruby try to track down the Mothman, but can they handle the terrifying truth when they finally come face to face with the monster in the moonlight?