LITTLE MOUNTAIN, BIG TROUBLE is an inspirational story about a young boy with a big dream and the courage to chase that dream no matter the obstacles.

Twelve-year-old EJ is a short, unpopular, shy, self-described loser. He lives with his mother and younger brother on the wrong side of town and spends every other weekend with his hard-to-please, deadbeat father. Because surviving school and his home life are challenging enough, EJ’s the last kid you’d expect to dream of someday climbing Mount Everest …

… until he’s matched with a volunteer Big Brother. Russ is the opposite of EJ in almost every way. Despite their differences, they bond over helping EJ achieve his mountain-climbing dream. Their first goal is to hike to Minnesota’s highest point, Eagle Mountain.

But when a ferocious thunderstorm strikes in the middle of their trek, EJ and Russ are plunged into a life-or-death crisis. Fighting his loser self-image with every step toward safety, EJ learns that standing tall has nothing to do with height and everything to do with determination, heart, and courage.

READ A SAMPLE

To read the first three chapters, click on the following link:

Little Mountain, Big Trouble –first three chapters

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Keep the reviews coming. . . (please)

Don’t forget to post a brief online review of any of my books if you’ve read them. Even if you don’t think they’re Pulitzer Prize-worthy, any review is appreciated. I certainly love positive reviews, but if you give me a less-than-glowing review, rest assured I won’t come knocking at your door to complain or tell you why you’re wrong. 😉

I’d love to reach 200+ total reviews and ratings by the end of this year (as measured by Goodreads.com). That means only 27 reviews to go! Be the next reader to do a good deed for an author you enjoy (or feel sorry for! 🙂 )

UPCOMING EVENTS

(Lots of changes because I’d forgotten to list a few events I scheduled MONTHS ago!)

• THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 5:00 pm  – 8:00 pm. Third Thursday Downtown, Bridge Square, Division & 4th St., Northfield, MN.
• SATURDAY, JULY 1, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Riverwalk Market Fair Summer Market, Bridge Square, Division & 4th St., Northfield MN.
• TUESDAY, JULY 18, 6:00 -pm- to 7:30 pm. Author Presentation, North Mankato Taylor Public Library, North Mankato, MN.