Children's Fiction
The Adventures of Oliver Twerpful
Having read every dime novel about the Wild West, young Oliver, fresh out of school, is determined to see what remains of it before it is tamed. Set in 1883 Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, Oliver finds himself in danger the moment he arrives. Using his wit and his kind demeanor, Oliver is quick to defuse life-threatening situations. He meets the lovely Bessie O’Keefe, daughter of the owner of the O’Keefe Café. Their relationship blossoms, but Bessie leaves to join Buffalo Bill Cody’s first and ill-fated Wild West Show. When Oliver meets Sam Clemens (Mark Twain), the writer encourages the young man to become a reporter for his local newspaper and really see the West. In his search for stories, he learns many valuable lessons about the spirit that made the West so wild. When he gets the opportunity to write about the life of the cowboy, Oliver experiences a world filled with hard work, long hours, and danger. This episodic novel, full of adventure and humor, is written for the young adult, but many parents will enjoy reading each fun-filled chapter to the younger children in their family as well. Buy it from Amazon |
Bessie O'Keefe and the Wild West Show
Who wouldn’t want to be a star in a new, one of a kind Wild West Show? Bessie O’Keefe, girlfriend of Oliver Twerpful, sees auditioning for Bill Cody’s first and ill-fated touring company as her ticket out of Cheyenne and her chance to become a star around the world. The show takes her east to small towns and the big cities of Chicago and New York. Despite the promise of fame and fortune, Bessie soon realizes that prejudice, personal tragedies, and forces of nature, can affect the cast members and the success of a show. Incorporating actual events, this novel is chocked full of heart-pounding experiences that follow Bessie’s life on her journey of discovery. This companion book to The Adventures of Oliver Twerpful, has all the excitement, humor, and poignant relationships you’ve read about in the first novel. What better way to get a little history lesson in an enjoyable read for young adults? Parents will find they and their younger children will delight in the story as well. Buy it from Amazon Now Available! The Further Adventures of Oliver Twerpful
Oliver Twerpful has left the East for the "Wild West" and is embracing all of his new adventures. In this third book in the series, Oliver continues to meet new challenges as he matures in his role of newspaper reporter. While Bessie is away, he develops his "nose for news," following fires, rescues, exploring the range and meeting new neighbors all while keeping a keen eye on Bessie's trek East. Just as exciting as the first book, The Further Adventures of Oliver Twerpful will keep you turning pages to see what happens next. Enjoy the fun! Buy it from Amazon |