Description

A one of a kind tale of high-flying, rollicking misadventures!
"Homer the Helicopter Grand Canyon Adventures" - GREAT GIFT for the kiddies!
HOMER is an educational, aviation-oriented tale, even teaching youngsters how to pilot a helicopter.
A hand-up book to teach children English language & vocabulary. This 72 page chapter book, w. 20 color illustrations, 11"x 8 ½", delights ages 5-10, adults young at heart, and the flying community.

INDIE Excellence 2007 eBook Award Winner!

Homer, an emerald-eyed,little 'copter is "born" in the factory, and given to the wise Elsa to raise. But the mischievous Homer disobeys his mother by zigging and zagging in every direction. Elsa enrolls him in flight school, where instructor Hank teaches Homer the correct way to fly. Homer earns his wings, and becomes a touring helicopter at the Grand Canyon, taking children on rollicking, cliff-hanging rides! Homer's nemesis, Baldazar, the eagle, viciously attacks the 'copter. Homer is jealous of Baldazar's skills, and takes his controls away from Hank, following the eagle into the canyon's bottom. Homer and Hank suffer a horrifying crash in the raging river! Instructor Jennie ultimately meets the wrecked 'copter and has him repaired. Under Jennie's tutelage Homer matures, graduating into An Air Ambulance Chopper. - Danger, pitfalls, excitement, misadventures, and heartfelt love abound throughout this delightful, entertaining and educational chapter book.

So, hop on board, fasten your seatbelt and prepare for the ride of your life!

Readers' Comments:

Beverly Cameron, UA Flight Engineer & Ground School Instructor: "A great story with excellent details about aviation. A story for all 'kids,' little kids & big kids, with very good illustrations."
Mark Humbert, Local Color Mag. Reporter: “When it’s my 7-yr. old’s bedtime, if I read him “Homer the Helicopter” he won’t fuss about going to bed.

Part Book Review-Judy Morgan:
Homer the Helicopter will be an enjoyable read-aloud book and has been recommended as an aid in helping young children expand their vocabulary and their understanding of the English language. I also would recommend it as an excellent example of descriptive language for young writers.
Classroom teachers will find it a good resource for "lifting sentences" to show examples of entertaining and descriptive writing.

Children will enjoy having Homer on their bookshelves, and parents will appreciate its contribution to the child's language development.