ISBN 1-889658-31-6
$6.95
original trade paper
Ages 6-10
5.5 ” x 8.5”
56 pages
In life, when we face tough changes beyond our control, we must trust that things happen for a reason. If we work hard to make the best of it, things may work differently than planned but often come out right in the end. We try to pass this wisdom on to our children, that if they fall off of life’s proverbial bike, the best thing to do is to get right back onto it and keep on going.
In ten amusing chapters, The Amazing Crumpet teaches this ethic through the plight of Crumpet, a circus monkey who loses his nerve during a high wire act, falters, and is ultimately fired. He is judged too old to entertain a crowd anymore with his once legendary daring feats. After trying and failing at various jobs, Crumpet surprises the world - and himself - by revealing a new, previously hidden talent. He proves himself to be a masterful trumpet player, and his life turns the corner once more.
Michael Christie draws on his considerable experience with children in writing The Amazing Crumpet. He has a degree in education and taught as an elementary school teacher for 29 years. He has also taught creative writing classes. He is a published author of short stories, including his Christmas hit, Olive, the Orphan Reindeer.
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