VBT# Tommy Batchelor

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Today on the site "The Phantom Paragrapher" we have author Tommy Batchelor and his book Lost on Spirit River Triology : Book One .

Synopsis : Lost on Spirit River : Spirit River Trilogy : Book One - Tommy Batchelor - November 2010

In Lost on Spirit River, author Tommy Batchelor has written an entertaining young-adult novel with a multi-pronged message. He uses suspense and adventure to capture his audience’s attention…The dialogue is crisp…The characters are well developed… Readers glimpse the spirit world of ancient native tribes in a way that will stir imaginations…Kim Reale’s illustrations solidify the images already created by Batchelor’s exceptional ability to describe scenes and setting... Highly Recommended by William Potter for Reader’s Choice Book Reviews.

Thirteen-year-old Tony’s parents are in the middle of divorce, his mother sends him to his Grandpa’s along the banks of the Flint River in Southwestern Georgia. With his younger cousin Kathryn, they set out to look for a Christmas tree for the holidays, along with Grandpa’s aging beagle, Sally.The three become lost in a snowstorm, Finding shelter in a hidden cave, stumbling upon Native American wall art. Now an adventure really begins…

Signed Copies can be order from the Author at his website at www.tommybatchelor.com

About the Author : Tommy Batchelor :

Growing up in central Georgia gave Author Tommy Batchelor many outdoor adventures either in the woods or along the banks of the Flint River. “Lost on Spirit River”, is Book 1 of the Spirit River Trilogy and Tommy’s first Middle grade fiction for ages 10 – 14. Tommy's first book "Sunday's withPapa T, A River Adventure was published by Mirror publisher in 2008 as a picture Book for ages 5 - 10. He resides in Middle Georgia with his wife, Cathy. Contact the Author at tombatch50@gmail.com

Sneak Peek :

Sneak Peek...

As he continued walking farther downriver, he said,“Let’s go,” almost as a command. “Go where? We have to get this tree cut down and get back to Grandpa’s before it gets dark,” Kathryn yelled,
realizing that Tony was out of sight. “I’m going downriver; our Grandpa needs a better tree than any of these mini trees,” he called back from somewhere ahead.
“It’s not about his needs. It’s about you and you only,” Kathryn shot back at him.“You want the final say in everything.” “I’m leaving! Bye, bye!” she heard one last time...

Okay, One More Peak...

The panther leapt to his feet and ran at the boy full stride. Reaching the river just before the big cat, Tony braced his feet for the attack, torch in hand. As the panther lifted off the ground, Tony heard a scream from somewhere to his right...



"I want to Thank you and everyone who's been a big part of my VBT visit today and hope friends and family members will pick up a copy of Lost on Spirit River for the middle grade adventure readers .As i begin the process of writing the second installment of Lost on Spirit River, "Return to Spirit River". I want to take this time and wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and Hope 2011 is your best year ever." Author Tommy Batchelor