Letters to Frank D. Roosevelt

About the Book

This book is a 2008 Newberry Award Nominee.

In  "Letters To Frank D. Roosevelt "  Shorty Stevens loses good and trusted friend and local legend, Black Jack Walker. Walker had been a recluse in Sheridan, unseen for over thirty years. Folks told the many stories, real and made up of the man who had been a Civil War Hero, Moose Hunter, Injun Fighter, Expert Tracker and Scout, Gold Miner, Bear Wrestler, Hunting and Fishing Guide, ... 6 feet 9 of Rattlesnake mean!

The boys set out in search of a legend, and make a great friend whom they bring back into the community that only knows of his wild times! They meet, and learn to love the man they once feared from a far.

 After leaving this world,Ol' Black Jack leaves Shorty his home filled with photos, and trophies of a life of adventure. What would a 10 year old boy do with it?  In the mean time, the nosiest girl in all of Sheridan is tired of The Highwaymen and their big talk of meeting the legendary Babe Ruth, and President Roosevelt. She dares Shorty to prove that he's not full of beans by writing the President a letter. Not only does the President respond to the letter, the two begin a wonderful friendship through letters with each telling the other of a different life lead.

This wonderful tale takes lots of twists and turns that will be loved by young aqnd old alike. If you liked the first two Shorty Stevens adventures, you'll love this one as well.  For more information on Shorty and the gang, please visit our official website at: www.shortystevens.com

About the Author

Steve Buchanan is the very proud author of The Shorty Stevens Series of Children's Chapter Books. The rural quality of the stories within the story are wonderful, and very original.

"The True Tales of Shorty Stevens"   "More True Tales of Shorty Stevens...The Legend of Black Jack Walker", and now, the third in the series "Letters to Frank D. Roosevelt" tells of the many adventures of Shorty Stevens, and his friends Scooter McElroy, Easter Rhodes, and favorite cousin Bobby Jack Windham.  Tired of  Wizards, warlocks, spells and unrealistic adventures?   These kids have adventures that kids of all ages can relate to and enjoy.

Steve Buchanan has been writing professionally since 1990 for   newspapers, magazines and websites. He is a very proud graduate of Sheridan High School in Sheridan, Arkansas, as well as The University of Michigan, holding degrees in Journalism and Theology