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"Oliver's Surprise" is about a twelve year old boy who goes back to 1938, just before the Great Hurricane hits. Set in coastal Rhode Island, the book includes several illustrations, a glossary of sailing terms, and a history of the hurricane.
"A vivid glimpse of boatyard life for a modern boy whisked back to his grandfather’s day, just before the hurricane of ‘38."
-Molly Bang, author of "When Sophie Gets Angry."
"For a kid smitten with the sea, an old schooner is the ideal vehicle for going back in time to come to terms with a grandfather’s death and learn a whole lot more...Oliver’s Surprise reminds one of the pure connectedness of family and friends through the generations."
- John Burnham, Editorial Director at Yachtworld.com and Boats.com
Cape Cod Surprise takes Oliver back to 1954, into the teeth of Hurricane Carol (1954). Located on Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay, the book embeds a sailing primer inside a ripping good yarn.
"Cape Cod Surprise brings to life what it is like to face a vicious hurricane. I kept reaching for my lifejacket and pulling up my hood throughout this fast-paced narrative." -Gary Jobson, President of US Sailing
Order Cape Cod Surprise (Currently available for pre-order)