This realistic fiction story is the second book written by Robert Walanka and illustrated by Amanda Pletsch. Their first book is called: Jacob, Gus, and Me. Robert is a retired Med...view moreThis realistic fiction story is the second book written by Robert Walanka and illustrated by Amanda Pletsch. Their first book is called: Jacob, Gus, and Me. Robert is a retired Media Specialist for Cicero School District 99. He is the author of three other children's books: The Insect King, The Wunderful Tree, and Something Is Strange In Wunderfulland. Amanda is a freelance illustrator and artist. She is currently teaching art at a private school in Oak Brook, Il. Amanda loves to create art inspired by her two children and enjoys working in all types of media from watercolor to design.view less