Twice A Hero

Ten-year-old Ben Walkers story is set in the late 1800s. His family moved to the remote Ozark Mountains when there were very few settlers in this region. The rugged pioneer life is woven into Bens story as well as the beauty of the area.Ben is the adventurous brother while twelve-year-old Ray feels compelled to look after Ben setting up a conflict between the brothers. In spite of this their brotherly love prevails as they explore Jam-Up Cave go boating fishing swimming in the Jacks Fork River and have plenty of other adventures.A mystery unfolds that the boys decide to solve instead of telling Papa about what they found. They find the answer unexpectedly while exploring Jam-Up Cave.Ben doesnt hesitate when there is a crisis and ends up being &;Twice A Hero.&; Ben realizes in the end that his heroic actions have made him a stronger person and equal to Ray.This historical fiction chapter book is about 14500 words easy to read and will transport the readers back in time to imagine they are Ben Walker and this is their Ozarks home near the Jacks Fork River.