Folks,

I’m really excited to share that our good friend Leah has just published her first book for young adults. It’s called Prisoner 88.. and it’s  inspired by the  true story  10 year  Jake Oliver Evans who  was thrown into the Idaho Territorial Penitentiary in 1885,   The book tells of what it was like for this young kidoto be in this horrible place with hardened adult criminals.  The book is available at bookstores everywhere and can be ordered from the publisher, Charlesbridge.

Its been very exciting talking to Leah as shes researched this book. She came across Jakes story by accident… and was hooked.. Who was this kid ? What had he done to deserve such a punishment ? What happened to him in proson ? Did he ever get out ? She and her husband Larry even visited the tortting old proson that was in active use up until the last decade..   I have just downloaded the book.. but you can get a sense of it by reading a few pages from it here . It really looks amazing !!

Were so proud of Leah .. I’m hoping that some of you out there have young adult readers who would give her some feedback…   She and I would love to hear what you think !

Thanks so much !

nite all, nite sam

-me