The Popcorn Colonel: There Is a Kernal of Truth to It.
The days are boring in Shuckersville lately and 11 year old William is desperate for an adventure like the kind he sees in the movies. He has almost lost all hope of ever finding something exciting to be a part of. Everything changes one morning when he discovers a dull grey metal box under a hedge in his yard. Opening it reveals the first of a tangle of mysteries that leads him to a secret room behind the movie screen in the old theater. William must pay attention to the details as he experiences the events that unfold. With the help of his best friend Marie, he slowly begins to piece together why there is a lone cornstalk growing in his neighbors back yard, why its surrounded by lanterns, and why someone is out to get their hands on the box and its contents. William and Marie face one hurdle after the next in their search for answers. It's up to them to investigate the clues as they try to sort out why the box was under the hedge. At first, the kids have no idea the magnitude of what they are involved in but as time ticks by they began to understand. Tensions are high as the realize they are running out of time. Will they be able to figure it all out before it's too late? The "Pop-ulation" of Stock om is in desperate need of the brave duo. Trouble is, no one knows it yet.
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The Popcorn Colonel: There Is a Kernal of Truth to It.
The days are boring in Shuckersville lately and 11 year old William is desperate for an adventure like the kind he sees in the movies. He has almost lost all hope of ever finding something exciting to be a part of. Everything changes one morning when he discovers a dull grey metal box under a hedge in his yard. Opening it reveals the first of a tangle of mysteries that leads him to a secret room behind the movie screen in the old theater. William must pay attention to the details as he experiences the events that unfold. With the help of his best friend Marie, he slowly begins to piece together why there is a lone cornstalk growing in his neighbors back yard, why its surrounded by lanterns, and why someone is out to get their hands on the box and its contents. William and Marie face one hurdle after the next in their search for answers. It's up to them to investigate the clues as they try to sort out why the box was under the hedge. At first, the kids have no idea the magnitude of what they are involved in but as time ticks by they began to understand. Tensions are high as the realize they are running out of time. Will they be able to figure it all out before it's too late? The "Pop-ulation" of Stock om is in desperate need of the brave duo. Trouble is, no one knows it yet.
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The Popcorn Colonel: There Is a Kernal of Truth to It.

The Popcorn Colonel: There Is a Kernal of Truth to It.

The Popcorn Colonel: There Is a Kernal of Truth to It.

The Popcorn Colonel: There Is a Kernal of Truth to It.

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Overview

The days are boring in Shuckersville lately and 11 year old William is desperate for an adventure like the kind he sees in the movies. He has almost lost all hope of ever finding something exciting to be a part of. Everything changes one morning when he discovers a dull grey metal box under a hedge in his yard. Opening it reveals the first of a tangle of mysteries that leads him to a secret room behind the movie screen in the old theater. William must pay attention to the details as he experiences the events that unfold. With the help of his best friend Marie, he slowly begins to piece together why there is a lone cornstalk growing in his neighbors back yard, why its surrounded by lanterns, and why someone is out to get their hands on the box and its contents. William and Marie face one hurdle after the next in their search for answers. It's up to them to investigate the clues as they try to sort out why the box was under the hedge. At first, the kids have no idea the magnitude of what they are involved in but as time ticks by they began to understand. Tensions are high as the realize they are running out of time. Will they be able to figure it all out before it's too late? The "Pop-ulation" of Stock om is in desperate need of the brave duo. Trouble is, no one knows it yet.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781543943566
Publisher: BookBaby
Publication date: 10/31/2018
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 146
File size: 9 MB
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Billy was very intrigued by the thought of collaborating on a children's book where his wit and humor could be shared with readers. As a young boy growing up in Houston, Texas he was like the character William in The Popcorn Colonel. He was always up for sports and adventure. Billy has always been quick witted and funny, at least he thinks so. His family always refers to his humor as a Billy joke. Billy makes his home in Llano, Texas where he has lived for the better part of two decades.

Toni enjoys traveling, reading, and going to the movies (and has loved popcorn for as long as she can remember). During her travels she has visited movie theaters in several different countries around the world and has found magic in all of them. While she sometimes prefers to escape reality between the pages of a book or in a dark movie theater experiencing fantastic adventures with fictional characters, she relishes time spent at home with her husband. As an avid animal lover, Toni spends time with her horses; Fiona, Rohan, and Guinness; chickens; Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather, dog Berkley and cat Duchess (don't mention to Duchess she was listed last). Toni is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Table of Contents

Prologue 1

Chapter 1 The Zuckerwattes 3

Chapter 2 The Classes 11

Chapter 3 The Bus Ride 18

Chapter 4 The Popcorn Made At Home 25

Chapter 5 The Cotton Candy Movie House 29

Chapter 6 The Time Stood Still 36

Chapter 7 The Locked Door 40

Chapter 8 The Disappearance of Mr. Zuckerwatte 54

Chapter 9 The Contents of The Golden Box 64

Chapter 10 The Back Door 71

Chapter 11 The Discovery of Stock Om 74

Chapter 12 The Mayor's Explanation 78

Chapter 13 The Special Forces 83

Chapter 14 The Wild West 87

Chapter 15 The Littlefield of Dreams 91

Chapter 16 The Pirates' Harbor 95

Chapter 17 The Movie Choosing 100

Chapter 18 The Beacon and The Town Square 105

Chapter 19 The Details of The Plan 109

Chapter 20 The Rescue Mission 116

Chapter 21 The Return Home 123

Chapter 22 The Offer 126

Chapter 23 The Retelling 133

Chapter 24 The Late Night 136

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