What impressed me the most for a young
man of his age is his ability to see through the eyes of a much older man. His study of the ef- fects of war on the individual is written from a place of true maturity. This is a series that deserves to be read. I for one cannot wait to read book three. (Read more about the author who wrote
his first novel at the age of 15.
www.robertmidgett.com)
- Michael Buffalo Smith
Lessons from the Sand Family-Friendly Science Activities You Can Do on a Carolina Beach By Charles O. Pilkey and Orrin H. Pilkey (University of North Carolina Press) My daughter and
grand daughters lived in Hawaii from the time the first grand was born, and while they have been living back home in SC for a couple of years, they are still sand bunnies. They ab- solutely love the beach. Of course, what’s not to love about the ocean, the beach and fun in the sun? I gave them this book as a gift, and they all loved it. It’s fun and educational. We learn so much. Like where sand comes
from. Did you know? I didn’t. What about why shells are colored differently? The book offers more than forty hands-on
activities for families with children, each one a sand bucket full of fun. Lessons from the Sand teaches the science behind the wonders found on the beaches of North Carolina and South Carolina. Full of easy-to-do experi- ments, there are many great things to be learned, not only by the children and grand children, but by we adults as well. The book is beautifully illustrated with
graphics, photos, and drawings, making Les- sons from the Sand a truly family-friendly guide to exploring the Carolina coast. Charles and Orrin Pilkey’s book will inspire kids of all ages to explore the coastline, look for sea shells and sand dollars, visit the dunes, un- derstand and feel the sea breezes, and every- thing else that is so magical about our Carolina beaches. An excellent book to carry with you to Litchfield, Pawleys, Hilton Head, Edisto, Myrtle, Folly, Sunset or any of the other beautiful beaches of the Carolinas.
-Michael Buffalo Smith
South of Etowah The View from the Wrong Side of the River By Raymond L. Atkins (Mercer University Press) Raymond L Atkins has
become one of my very fa- vorite southern writers. After reading his excellent novels Camp Redemption
and Sweetwater Blues, I found myself eagerly awaiting his next novel, but Atkins had a sur- prise up his sleeve. With South of Etowah, the author delivers
a collection of humorous, often hilarious es- says that immediately brought to mind one of my all-time favorite columnists - the late Lewis Grizzard. Atkins’ writing style is uniquely southern just the way I like it, and he writes about everything from motion pic- tures to old television shows; music to ballet; and more personal subjects such as marriage and aging. By the way, he is by no means prejudice. He gives equal time to both cats and dogs! Buffalo says, “Check it out!”
- Michael Buffalo Smith •
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