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  Professor Tuesday’s Awesome Adventures in History
Book Three: The Underground Railroad
by Jeffery L. Schatzer
Owen and Rachel are in big trouble. Because of their constant bickering at school, Miss Pepper has given them an extra assignment. They must prepare a special report on the history of immigration to Michigan. Their classmate Jesse has been asked to go along to keep the two from fighting and arguing all the time.
To get help with their assignment, they decide to visit Professor Tuesday to learn about the past. While at the professor’s office, they meet a peculiar new friend. Read more. (418 Kb pdf)
 Publisher: Mitten Press, Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Historical Fiction Chapter Book
Format: Hardcover
Size: 5.5 x 8.5
Pages: TBA
ISBN: 9781587266058
Ages 8 -12 Price: $14.95
Complimentary signed copies are available. Please let us know.
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 The Runaway Garden
A delicious story that’s good for you, too!
by Jeffery L. Schatzer
illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
What made the snap beans snap?
How did the berries get into a jam?
What happened to the cauliflower’s head?
Read along as Grandpa spins a tale about the night that all the plants in the garden get up and run away. At first they think running away is fun, but it isn’t long before things go terribly wrong.
Library of Michigan pre-announcement slated 2010 Michigan Reads!
Featured in Martha Stewart Living Magazine, May, 2010 (511KB pdf)
Winner of Three National Awards:
 American Horticultural Society, 2008 - Growing Good Kids Award
Mom's Choice Award, 2008 - Gold Medal, Morals and Life Lessons
USA Best Book Award, 2007
Publisher: Mitten Press, Ann Arbor, MI
Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
Format: Hardcover
Size: 9 x 10
Pages: 32
ISBN 13: 978-1-58726-436-8
ISBN 10: 1-58726-436-6
Price: $17.95
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 Professor Tuesday’s Awesome Adventures in History
Book Two: Migrating to Michigan
by Jeffery L. Schatzer
Returning safely from their adventures through time to learn about Chief Pontiac's rebellion (Book One/see below), several members of Miss Pepper's class again need Professor Tuesday's help with their studies of Michigan history. Read more.
Publisher: Mitten Press, Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Historical Fiction Chapter Book
Format: Hardcover
Size: 5.5 x 8.5
Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 978-1-58726-604-1
Ages 8 -12 Price: $14.95
Purchase On-line Price $11.66 ($3.99 shipping and handling)
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 Professor Tuesday’s Awesome Adventures in History
Book One: Chief Pontiac’s War
by Jeffery L. Schatzer
Miss Pepper’s class is going on a field trip to the local university. Once there, they meet the curious Professor Tuesday, the inventor of the Tuesday Teleporter and an expert on the famous Native American war chief Pontiac.
The oddball professor’s teleporter takes Miss Pepper’s c![]() lass back in time to learn about Chief Pontiac and his rebellion of 1763. The students learn firsthand about the native people of the Woodland Tribes, the French, the British, and the events that led up to Pontiac’s War.
Publisher: Mitten Press, Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Historical Fiction Chapter Book
Format: Hardcover
Size: 5.5 x 8.5
Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 978-1-58726-551-8
Ages 8 -12 Price: $14.95
Purchase On-line Price $11.66 ($3.99 shipping and handling)
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 Fires in the Wilderness
A Story of the Civilian Conversation Corps Boys
by Jeffery L. Schatzer
Fires in the Wilderness chronicles the journey of Polish boys from Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1934. After some training, they are shipped far from home to a work camp in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Through their work and struggles, the Civilian Conservation Corps boys learn hard lessons about life and the importance of character, teamwork, and leadership. Fires in the Wilderness is an inspiring story that provides readers with a peek into the past through the eyes of an immigrant boy.
Publisher: Mitten Press, Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Historical Fiction Chapter Book
Format: Hardcover
Size: 5.5 x 8.5
Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 978-1-58726-550-1
168 Pages Ages 8 - 12 Price: $15.95 (Hardcover)
Purchase On-line Price $15.95 ($3.99 shipping and handling)
Fires in the Wilderness is now available in paperback!
ISBN: 9781587267031
Retail Price: $8.95 Purchase On-line Price $7.95 ($3.99 shipping and handling)
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Additional Christmas Books of Interest by the Author
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 The Elves in Santa's Workshop, Together at the North Pole
by Jeffery L. Schatzer
There was a time long ago when the elves lived among us. You see, the elves are a lot like you and me. They are kind and generous, thoughtful and smart. But, they are also a bit different. How Santa and the elves came to live and work together at the North Pole is a story worth telling.
Publisher: Big Belly Books, Bellaire, MI
Photographs by Don Rutt, Design by Mark Bush, Illustrated by Ty Smith
Format: Hardcover
Size: 11.25 x 9
Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 978-0-9749554-1-4
ISBN-10: 0-9749554-1-8
Price: $19.95
Purchase On-line Price $14.78 ($3.99 shipping and handling)
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 The Bump on Santa’s Noggin
How Santa Almost Forgot Christmas
by Jeffery L. Schatzer
Milo McMostly has the most trouble remembering to pick up his things. A small toy he leaves behind at school causes a big accident that makes Santa forget who he is and what he needs to do. Who can help Santa to remember in time? Will it be a police officer? A firefighter? Or perhaps a doctor? Time is growing short but a caring teacher may just be able to help Santa recover his memory in time to save Christmas.
Armchair Interviews, read a review
Publisher: Mitten Press, Ann Arbor, MI
Photographs by Don Rutt, Design by Mark Bush, Illustrated by Ty Smith
Format: Hardcover
Size: 11.25 x 9
Pages: 32
ISBN: 1-58726-289-4 Price: $18.95 LIMITED COPIES AVAILABLE!
Purchase On-line Price $14.78 ($3.99 shipping and handling)
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 The Bird in Santa’s Beard
How a Christmas Legend Was Forever Changed
by Jeffery L. Schatzer
One small bird is left behind to face the bitter winter alone. Freezing and hungry, the bird calls out to Santa for help. A warm friendship grows through the cold, cold winter. On Christmas morning, Santa himself receives one of the most wonderful gifts of all.
Great Lakes Book Award Finalist for 2005
Armchair Interviews, read a review
Publisher: Mitten Press, Ann Arbor, MI
Photographs by Don Rutt, Design by Mark Bush, Illustrated by Ty Smith
Format: Hardcover
Size: 11.25 x 9
Pages: 32
ISBN: 1-58726-288-6 Price: $18.95
OLD ISBN: 0-9749554-0-X ( Big Belly Books, Bellaire, MI)
Purchase On-line Price $14.78 ($3.99 shipping and handling)
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