The Ruins at
Leinster Bay
Leinster Bay
Hawksnest Bay
Mary Point
The Author's Caribbean Sailboat
"Glory B"
"Glory B"
Kids Love the Pirate Cover
Parents /Teachers Love the Wholesome Content
Parents /Teachers Love the Wholesome Content
Asbury Park Press
"Geared for ages 9-14, "Caribbean Capers" is a page- turning adventure about four boys from diverse cultures who overcome personal problems and unite to solve mysteries and prevent the theft of a nuclear submarine (with a little help from some adults). Add some pirates, hidden caves, secret rooms and a little history, and you have a real page-turner."
Caribbean Compass
"Written after the style of the Hardy Boys books. "Caribbean Capers" is an engaging tale of adventures experienced by a group of boys of varying backgrounds. Our heros range along the beaches and over the hills of St John, USVI, escaping from danger, solving a mystery and beginning the voyage from boys to men. Their brushes with modern pirates and other challenges result in steps toward maturity and friendship."
"Geared for ages 9-14, "Caribbean Capers" is a page- turning adventure about four boys from diverse cultures who overcome personal problems and unite to solve mysteries and prevent the theft of a nuclear submarine (with a little help from some adults). Add some pirates, hidden caves, secret rooms and a little history, and you have a real page-turner."
Caribbean Compass
"Written after the style of the Hardy Boys books. "Caribbean Capers" is an engaging tale of adventures experienced by a group of boys of varying backgrounds. Our heros range along the beaches and over the hills of St John, USVI, escaping from danger, solving a mystery and beginning the voyage from boys to men. Their brushes with modern pirates and other challenges result in steps toward maturity and friendship."
Traveling Internationally with Children
"For those traveling to the Virgin Islands, or other parts of the Caribbean, this book might be what your kids are looking for. The settings are all real places, and the bits of history, a nice glimpse of local culture, and a story that involves caves and sea turtles, a wayward donkey and, of course, much talk of pirates. I won't spoil the tale except to say the good guys win in the end, and the boys become good friends after a shaky start."
Dan Trivett, Youth Services Librarian - Ocean County Library
"For those traveling to the Virgin Islands, or other parts of the Caribbean, this book might be what your kids are looking for. The settings are all real places, and the bits of history, a nice glimpse of local culture, and a story that involves caves and sea turtles, a wayward donkey and, of course, much talk of pirates. I won't spoil the tale except to say the good guys win in the end, and the boys become good friends after a shaky start."
Dan Trivett, Youth Services Librarian - Ocean County Library
"A wonderful and enchanting adventure for all ages. This is a fun tale that will encourage children to use their imaginations on every page. The added features and activities in the back of the book will further challenge children to explore the adventure in this book."
Danelle V.S. Husni
"A wonderful tale of friendship and adventure. Good, page-turning fun."
Pirates and Privateers By Cindy Vallar
"Intended for boys in their early teens, "Caribbean Caper" captures the reader's imagination while instilling in them the values of cooperation, friendship, and acceptance. Anyone who's ever felt out of place or different will immediately identify with Sam, while those who've experienced unexpected danger will sympathize with Eric's plight. Brian and Buzz grow and develop as the stories progress and the reader will remain on the edge of his seat waiting to see what happens next."
Kidsbookshelf.com: Review By Christina Lewis
"A wonderful tale of friendship and adventure. Good, page-turning fun."
Pirates and Privateers By Cindy Vallar
"Intended for boys in their early teens, "Caribbean Caper" captures the reader's imagination while instilling in them the values of cooperation, friendship, and acceptance. Anyone who's ever felt out of place or different will immediately identify with Sam, while those who've experienced unexpected danger will sympathize with Eric's plight. Brian and Buzz grow and develop as the stories progress and the reader will remain on the edge of his seat waiting to see what happens next."
Kidsbookshelf.com: Review By Christina Lewis
"Caribbean Capers" is a fun and exciting adventure you won't want to put down. A story of friendship and adventure set in the tropical mountains and the waters of St. John in the Virgin Islands.What could be more exciting than a disappearing dinghy, a dangerous mountain rescue, being chased by kidnappers, hiding in an abandoned church, finding a stowaway and chasing a thief! (Ages 8-14) "
Bill Guttzwiller, Caribbean Artist
"We finished your recently received book and found it delightful. I was particularly impressed with how well you related your story to the actual geography, topography, and structures of the island. It was almost like taking those wonderful hikes out of Leinster Bay over to Maho or over the hump to Coral Bay. "
Paul Scheno, Elementary School Teacher
"We finished your recently received book and found it delightful. I was particularly impressed with how well you related your story to the actual geography, topography, and structures of the island. It was almost like taking those wonderful hikes out of Leinster Bay over to Maho or over the hump to Coral Bay. "
Paul Scheno, Elementary School Teacher
"I read the book and really enjoyed it. It reminded me of the deep sea adventures I once used with remedial kids in the middle grades because of the high interest. I can't wait to read the sequels because I want to know more about the characters. I will read this book to my kids here at XXXX Elementary "
From: Kathy Jones, Elementary School Teacher
"I'd love to read more capers . I will pass the book along to the fifth and sixth grade teacher as I think it is suited to that level reader and interest"
"I'd love to read more capers . I will pass the book along to the fifth and sixth grade teacher as I think it is suited to that level reader and interest"
