Josh and Andy’s Spectacular Flying Adventures Part 1: Flying Lessons

Description

When a RC model airplane smashes into their tree, Andy, a flying squirrel, and Josh, a chipmunk, decide to team up to fix it. Using string, glue, popsicle sticks, and some old-fashioned elbow grease, the model airplane is ready to go. The airplane takes off with Josh in the cockpit and a wild adventure happens over the skies of Bayfield, WI. However, with teamwork and a little luck the furry passenger and plane is brought to safety. Stephen J. and Kevin J. Devaney’s fun-filled adventure will delight boys and girls ages 4–6. Illustrated by Tonya Grifkin.

Josh and Andy’s Spectacular Flying Adventures, is the first book in a series for young readers, and introduces to children concepts of flying, teamwork, creativity, ingenuity, problem solving, and resilience.

About the Authors

Stephen Devaney is a retired 30-year Quantitative Analyst from the Financial Services industry. In his twenties, he was a Special Needs educator and founded the first Special Education chapter of the Vocational-Industrial Clubs of America organization (VICA) in Boston. He has had a long-term interest in creative non-fiction writing. Stephen is involved in several outlets ENCORE, Intergenerational Activities, Financial Literacy, Osher Lifelong Learning, and others.

Kevin Devaney lives in Massachusetts where he is employed by an Environmental Protection group focused on Clean Air and Safe Drinking Water initiatives. He is active in post-secondary studies focused on Environmental Sciences. Kevin also loves to write creatively. He has several stories under construction that strive to entertain and educate readers.

About the Illustrator

Tonya Grifkin is an accomplished artist who’s art can be found across the world. She has created various projects over the years from large scale murals, custom dragon drawings, hand built ceramic sculpture, and she adores illustrating children’s books! She currently teaches art at a private school in Cambridge, MA. Tonya resides in Arlington, MA with her loving husband, her two children, and an extremely fluffy cat. You can learn more about Tonya at makemeadragon.com.