The Adventures of JC
A Collection of Stories for Children, Volume 1
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I have had many adventures before, but none have been as exciting as the time I went Island Hopping with my Dad. We went to the mysterious Island of Millport to experience the strange custom of selecting from a large choice of weird and wonderful bicycles from a vast array of shops, each one offering particular enchantments. The journey over involved boarding a ferryboat where we were packed like organised cattle. The water across was choppy and if it hadn’t been for my good sea legs gained from previous work in ‘The Case of the Underwater Trophy’ it could have ended my investigation before it ever began! We arrived on Millport Island and immediately went in search of places to find bikes. In our chosen bicycle shop there were single ones for adults, colourful ones for children and some for two or three people. I even saw one that looked more like a bus than a bike with 8 people working together in harmony! The bike I chose was one where I guided Dad from the back with my feet as he steered and peddled. I motivated and encouraged him with my many tunes and large repertoire of nursery rhymes, known songs and my own inspired melodies in English and French.
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About the Book
The hero of all of my short stories is my son, Jean-Charles. He goes a large variety of many different adventures, each one unique. I have chosen the names of my friends and family for each book. In the story JC’s Island Hopping Adventure, JC goes on what seems like a very strange trip, beginning with his journey by sea to the Island of Millport. He does not understand why people should enjoy the 'hardship' and work involved with cycling around the island. He seems to be unaware of the joy of such a trip with all its peculiarities. As the day comes to an end he is still none the wiser but finally learns to appreciate different customs.
About the Author
As the father of a young son from two different cultures, European and African, I feel I have a unique angle on how a small child learns about the world. I plan to write a series of 10 story books aimed at 4 - 5 year old boys and girls, focusing on the adventures of JC, an amazing kid who has a fantastic imagination and readiness to help. The stories are a bit like Indiana Jones meets Peppa Pig. I have previously written sports columns for my local newspaper and was the secretary for the Strathclyde University's Sports and Social Society which I helped establish. I would like to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to submit a sample of my short stories.