Grandpa's Portal

by Steve Messman

Overview

Grandpa’s Portal is a novel with an exciting mix of magic and science fantasy. It explores one family’s escapades in an incomprehensible world found in their own backyard. While hiking in his woods with the grandchildren (ages 6 to 11), Grandpa suddenly disappears without leaving a trace. His four grandkids struggle to put all the clues together, and one year later, they enter Grandpa’s mysterious forest to find him and to bring him home. The kids are attacked by murderous insects, practically eaten by a ravenous mouse, and captured by creepy spiders. But they survive their trials, discover the source of the black magic that envelops them, and they survive. This book is perfect for kids or adults. This family learns to grow up quickly. The heroes learn to struggle together. They learn to survive together. They learn to make quick decisions based on sketchy information; however, they don’t always agree. Most importantly, in the end, each must face the consequences of his or her choices.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940044372016
Publisher:	Steve Messman
Publication date:	03/11/2013
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	304 KB

About the Author

Steve Messman has had quite the life, even if it can be summed up in only a few phrases. He was raised in a small town in Indiana, graduated from Indiana University at Bloomington, spent twenty-one years in the U.S. Army while being married and raising two wonderful boys, and spent ten years teaching the middle-school grades. During these years after teaching, he has been fortunate enough to change the direction of his life—twice.
The first change was when he decided to become an author. Steve self published two novels. The first is a very “dark” and suspenseful crime novel: Double Sided. The second novel, The Gas Conspiracy, is not quite as dark, but is just as suspenseful. Both of these novels met with critical acclaim from readers.
The second change of direction occurred when Steve decided to write fantasy and children’s books instead of crime novels. He spent three years perfecting two novels in a genre he calls science fantasy. Grandpa’s Portal takes place in your own backyard, thus the fantasy. And if you liked this one, Debbie’s Choice, the sequel, expands Grandpa’s magical world to include a shift in time and space.
Steve will be publishing a couple of children’s stories very soon. Written for very young readers, these humorous stories continue Grandpa’s antics. They contain approximately 1000 words, twenty pages, and ten pictures. These stories bring to life a series called “Grandpa’s Tall Tales.” Read excerpts at www.stevemessman.com.