Freddy and the Rock Who Becomes a Sir

By Kate Heubach and Philip Heubach

As Cyrus the Great Horned Owl would say, my second book is released at the perfect time. For those who read We Live in a Jungle, if you liked Rapid Roberta, the fastest, zigzaggiest rabbit in the jungle, you will love Freddy.

Freddy is a fun-loving creature who does not know who he is. (Do you know someone who might fit this description?) When only a baby pup, he was separated from his family by a violent storm. Three days later and a thousand miles from home, he was rescued by two caring dolphins.

A year later, Freddy, with their loving support, is going to leave the only home he has known in an effort to find his real family.

During his long and dangerous journey, Freddy will meet several strangers who share their knowledge with one curious critter. So, too, there are mean-tempered creatures of the sea that will challenge Freddys survival. (Well, we shall see).

Although this story is not as intellectually challenging as my first story, it is for the mature reader and all ages. You will find this story mentally stimulating and a joy to read.

Heres a friendly challenge. Within the story, there are at least three factors that go beyond the laws of Mother Nature. See if you can discover what they are.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 20, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504916493

Kate Heubach

Since 1952, I have taken a variety of college courses in history and psychology that have given me a keen understanding of human nature. This knowledge, plus an awareness of my inner ability to communicate complex ideas and events, provides me with a sound foundation to create stories with substance and life-learning situations. I graduated from San Diego State College in 1958, and then several years later, I completed my Masters in Health Education and History. Besides teaching in the San Diego public schools for thirty-three years, I also had the rewarding experience of teaching psychology with the San Diego Adult College for twenty years (1977–1997). In my first story, We Live in a Jungle, I used animals that performed and communicated like people. And like Homo sapiens, my characters have qualities and personality defects. As the story unfolds, the Rabbit and the Turtle, by outgrowing their shortcomings, become true friends. At the beginning of the story, the Rabbit and Turtle are the odd couple. In a number of ways, they are complete opposites of each other. But somewhere within the story, they learn and grow, developing a true friendship. Learning how to be a friend fills a prominent part in all of my stories. With the background of history and psychology, I am able to create stories about human nature and their challenges of becoming fully human. I am a young man at the age of eighty-two. Because I am in good health, I am truly enjoying my golden years, spending quality time with my three sons and daughter. And the family circle grows. I have six grandchildren and a three-year-old great granddaughter. And although we are blessed and surrounded by joy, like everyone family, we have day-by-day challenges. Within the family, we are challenged with autism and Alzheimer’s. Besides playing a joyful role with my growing family, my joy of writing stories is like the fountain of youth. As you know, when we truly enjoy what we do, it keeps us young and energized. As for me, to start with an empty sheet of paper, and then eventually complete a story that brings joy to my readers is a dream come true. Had it not been for my self-doubts, I could have started my writing career at an earlier date. But that’s another story for another time. Enjoy.

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Published by AuthorHouse 06/19/2015

ISBN: 978-1-5049-1648-6 (sc)

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Contents

Dedication

About the Author

Books written by the author:

Prologue

A Brief Profile of the Author

Chapter 1   Freddy’ First Goodbye

Chapter 2   A New Day A New Island

Dedication

This story is dedicated to Nikki and her two precocious daughters, Rose and Mae. And may their true friendship be a role model for those who are in the early process of learning that concept.

About the Author

Since 1952, I have taken a variety of college courses in history and psychology that have given me a keen understanding of human nature. This knowledge, plus an awareness of my inner ability to communicate complex ideas and events, provides me with a sound foundation to create stories with substance and life-learning situations.

I graduated from San Diego State College in 1958, and then several years later, I completed my Masters in Health Education and History. Besides teaching in the San Diego public schools for thirty-three years, I also had the rewarding experience of teaching psychology with the San Diego Adult College for twenty years (1977-1997).

My first story, We Live in a Jungle, I used Animals that performed and communicated like people. And like Homo sapiens, my characters have endearing qualities and personality defects. As the story unfolds, the Rabbit and the Turtle, by outgrowing their shortcomings, become true friends.

At the beginning of the story, the Rabbit and Turtle