A lovable character, a magical tale.
Porkington Hamm
Life is not easy when you look one way on the outside and feel another way on the inside. But that’s the life of Porkington Hamm after he gets a dose of Doctor Morty’s experimental stem cell serum.
Thinking, feeling, and (mostly) looking human, Porkington tries to forget about himself and concentrate on helping others. He makes friends, develops his culinary talents, and explores the city. He loves the farmers market, the library, and the local café.
But someone mysterious is stalking Porkington, and when his friend Tom leaves town she makes her move. Is it the same person who got Doctor Morty in trouble at the university?
Will her “therapy” turn Porkington back into an ordinary pig?
Porkington Hamm is fun reading for upper middle-grade and young adult readers.
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Porkington and Swinson share an adventure in Porkington Returns.
Porkington Returns
Someone wants Swinson fired. Someone else wants his brother dead, and Swinson will risk anything to save him.
When Swinson moves to the city for a new job, Porkington does his best to help him settle in. But there’s nothing he can do about Swinson’s vicious co-worker. She is determined to get him fired!
Meanwhile, Porkington is haunted by memories of Rainbow Acres. He discovers what a real vacation is like when he goes on an adventure with his friend Ray.
But it’s there that Porkington learns Swinson’s secret: he left a brother behind, and his brother is no longer safe. Now Porkington and Swinson must embark on another adventure, and this time it’s a matter of life and death!
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There are two things Bonny loves — music and chopping!
Bonny’s Debut
Everything changes for Bonny when her ‘uncles’ leave town.
She has a new job, a new school, and a new dream: to play with the school orchestra in the summer concert. But there are some who think she doesn’t belong – and it’s not just the kids!
Bonny wants to be interesting instead of just weird. She wants her ‘uncles’ to stop telling her what to do. Most of all, she wants to be independent.
Porkington and Swinson know how tough life can be, especially when you start life as a piglet. They want Bonny to fit in.
When her ‘uncles’ head west for the summer, Bonny gets what she wants. But her new job isn’t easy. Some of the kids in the orchestra think she doesn’t belong. And the assistant principal is on a mission to seek and destroy.
Does Bonny have what it takes to reach her goal? And if she does, will anyone be there to listen?
Bonny’s Debut, book three in Porkington’s World, is fun reading for young musicians and kids who love the arts.
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Porkington Hamm and
the Lost Gold
"It looks like a map." Porkington's eyes widened. "A treasure map!"
Porkington needs extra cash. He wants to leave the winter weather behind. When he discovers an old treasure map – and is offered a free plane ticket to New Mexico – his search for gold begins.
But out in the wilderness, you're just a part of the food chain.
Porkington doesn’t trust the crew from Hector’s Happy Trails, especially the mysterious One-Eyed Jack. And did someone mention snakes?
With all the danger the high desert holds, will Porkington even make it home alive?
Hit the trail with Porkington Hamm and Duncan the donkey in Porkington Hamm and the Lost Gold, book four in Porkington’s World.
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Duncan the donkey takes Porkington on a wild ride in Porkington Hamm and the Lost Gold.
If something can go wrong it probably will in Christmas Hamm.
A scrumptiously satisfying holiday tale.
Christmas Hamm
Christmas? Humbug!
Porkington wants to get into the holiday spirit, but the Scrooge in him is winning out. Work is hectic, decorating is a disaster, and shopping is just no fun. The holiday season is a great big pain!
He tries to give it a go for Bonny’s sake, but he can’t get anything right. And when Porkington discovers the dark side of the season, his jolly holiday dreams come to a screeching halt. How can he be merry when other people are anything but?
Will Porkington find a way to have a happy holiday? Or will he just spoil Christmas for everyone else?
Christmas Hamm: How Porkington Found the Holiday Spirit is book five in Porkington’s World — fun holiday reading guaranteed to warm the hearts of all the young Grinches in your life.
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Porkington envies the lifestyle of James Templeton Brockley the third.
What do you get when you mix a chef, a rival café, and a dead body? A mystery with a delicious twist!
Porkington Hamm and
the Killer Tomatoes
The death of James Templeton Brockley the Third is bad news - and not just for Brockley.
Mugsy’s café is struggling. A new place in town has been gobbling up customers faster than you can say “cappuccino.” But is it the new cafe, or are Porkington’s tired old recipes the problem?
Porkington’s timely invitation to cook for Mr. Brockley and “The Guild” might just keep Mugsy’s afloat. Maybe the famous Chef Lorenzo will help him fine-tune his recipes. Or maybe not!
When Brockley is found dead under suspicious circumstances before the dinner can even take place, Porkington must sift through the suspects for clues to the crime. He’s a better cook than detective, but he’s determined to solve the mystery. After all, Mugsy’s cafe is at stake!
Grab a fork and dig into Porkington Hamm and the Killer Tomatoes, book 6 in Porkington’s World, available from all your favorite booksellers. Or order the paperback from Ingram Spark.
Season’s greetings! —
Haunted Holiday -
a Christmas Cookie Ghost Story
A fun chapter book for elementary kids —
Calypso loves the new-old house she lives in with her two mamas. She doesn't even mind that a ghost lives there too -- until he ruins their holiday cookie party! Is there something he doesn't like about parties? Or holidays? Or cookies? With help from the two mamas and her new friend Abbey, Calypso searches for clues in all kinds of places, like the library, the local cemetery, and even her friend’s house. But time is running out, and Calypso is determined to solve the mystery -- before the ghost can ruin their next party.
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Calypso and Abbey are on the hunt for hidden treasure. But they need help from a ghost!
Just in time for Halloween -
The Ghost at Goblin’s Glen
Calypso and Abbey are back with Charles the ghost for another exciting adventure.
Charles wants to find the jar full of coins he and his friend Tom buried at the Gilbert Farm a century ago. But the school drama club is using the place for a haunted house, and after Halloween new owners will take over the farm.
When Calypso and Abbey can’t find the coins by themselves, there’s only one option left – take Charles with them to help with the hunt. But how can they transport a ghost? And what if they’re not the only ones searching for the coins?
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