Eric Pierpoint- Author
Last Ride of Caleb O'Toole
Children's Book Winner of the Reading the West Book Award!
Caleb O'Toole could hear his mother's last words as clearly as if she was sitting right next to him. He promised her he'd keep his sisters safe. But safety is over a thousand miles away in the rugged Bitteroot Mountains—past dust-choked deserts and thorny tumbleweeds and as sun so hot, it's hard to breathe. Tornadoes and hungry wolves wait for them on the path ahead. But with the infamous Blackstone Gang hot on their trail, Caleb has no choice but to keep going. There's no telling how far the gang will go to keep their latest murder a secret. And Caleb is the number one witness to their crime Some of my notable roles include...
Reviews
There is so much to love about this book. "It is marvelously researched and well planned. The dangers and setbacks that Caleb and his two sisters face were very real for that time. Books like this never fail to impress upon me the responsibility that was often shouldered by kids during this era. shoot, and make allies in unexpected places."
"The author impressed me with his story telling ability. I was sucked right into the story and felt like I was riding alongside the characters. This book would make a fantastic movie."
The Secret Mission of William Tuck
Can William and Rebecca distinguish friend from foe on their epic cross-colony journey to help America win the Revolutionary War?
William Tuck is set on justice. For his brother killed by British soldiers, for his friend Rebecca's father held prisoner by the redcoats, and for the countless other rebel Americans struggling beneath the crushing weight of British rule.
The whispered words of a dying soldier, and a mysterious watch, give William all the ammunition he needs; a secret message for the leader of the rebel army. Rebecca disguises herself as a boy, and she and William join the American troops.
They embark on an epic journey that pulls them into a secret network of spies, pits them against dangerous gunmen, and leads them on a quest to find General George Washington himself.
Can William and Rebecca determine friend from foe long enough to deliver a message that might just change the tide of the American Revolution?
Reviews
"The familiar events and historical figures surrounding the birth of the United States are made personal in this riveting story of one boy's unparalleled courage...Richly detailed and exhilarating. Kirkus, starred review" ― Kirkus Reviews
"The fast pace combined with nonstop violence and unflinching descriptions of unsavory aspects of 18th-century medicine and combat will engage readers who may not normally choose historical fiction. Instructive end notes provide an extension to the novel." ― School Library Journal
What the Kids Say...
"I really loved your book. When you came, I like that you read to us during your presentation. I liked that you talked about the Oregon Trail. Your book was awesome, fantastic and terrific."- Karen