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Chapter Two: The Magic in Baseball Being ten years old and trying out for the Great Kills Little League proves to be a nightmare for Jake. Not only is he faced with the antagonistic personalities of Josh and Alex, but also a living room wall, where his dad’s baseball trophies are proudly displayed.  Back at home, in the secure environment of the apartment building where Jake has lived since he was a toddler, lives an elderly magician friend. When Mr. Flynn and Jake embark on a journey of kindred spirits, a chain of events takes place that not only bond the two forever, but also changes everything for Jake. Was the book that Mr. Flynn gave to Jake really about magic, or was it magic and more?  Chapter Two: The Magic in Baseball brings generations together through mutual respect and trust. The reader will connect with Jake and feel his sense of pride at accomplishing his goals by means of hard work and determination. Readers will discover that life, like magic, takes surprising turns. Chapter Two demonstrates how a positive attitude and sense of humor can prepare a person for the unexpected. Children's Book ages 8-12

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Suppose at the Supermarket Suppose at the Supermarket, the sequel to Susan Wigden’s 2005 picture book, Suppose, is a rhyming tale filled with humor and adventure. Children and adults will be amazed by the shenanigans of the food-like characters, as they take on a human role. Reading this book to a child will forever change food shopping into an imaginative and fun experience. This is a picture book for all who dare to view the world through the eyes of a child. There is even a special page for children to draw their own illustrations. The illustrator, Corey Colombin, is a columnist, published author, and illustrator. She lives with her busy family in the mountains of Colorado. Suppose at the Supermarket is the fifth book she has illustrated and has never had so much fun in the aisles of a supermarket! Children's Book ages 4-8

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Cloudy Skies Over Miami

When twelve-year-old Josh receives an airline ticket for one to Miami, he wonders where he will be staying. It is only when his mom explains that he will be vacationing at his loving grandparents’ condo in Miami that Josh begins to have doubts.

His parents convince him that he will have a blast, and so he agrees. After all, “white sand, my own room, the sun; surely I’ll be the envy of all my friends.”

From the very start of the trip, Josh experiences a series of peculiar events which force him to believe he made the wrong decision. After tolerating an extremely annoying plane trip, Josh is greeted by not only his quirky grandparents, but also their equally quirky friends.

Has Josh out-grown his grandparents? Was this the worst birthday gift ever? Will he be able to survive his grandparents’ odd ways, or will he cut his week short and return home to Staten Island where it is freezing?

An unexpected twist to the story and a coming of age realization change Josh’s feelings and force him to explore the true meaning of family.

Love conquers all in this humorous yet sentimental story about growing up and appreciating grandparents.

Susan and Bruce Wigden have been married for thirty-seven years and live part-time in New York and Florida. Bruce is a retired high school math teacher, curriculum writer, and tutor. He has coached and managed his son’s little league for thirteen years. Chapter Two is the first novel he has co-authored.

Susan has worked with pre-school children for nearly two decades, has been a free-lance writer, and the author of two rhyming children’s books. This is the first novel she has co-authored. Together, the couple travels to schools, charities, and children’s events, doing interactive readings and giving talks about the process of becoming an author.

See this newspaper write up. http://www.silive.com/southshore/index.ssf/2009/09/a_magical_encounter_between_2.html

Susan and Bruce Wigden are available to do an Author Process Talk for grades four through eight. This presentation will include a discussion regarding the steps to becoming published. Children are given the opportunity to ask questions and are encouraged to submit their own stories and illustrations to various magazine publishers and on the internet. Information as to how to go about this is presented, as well as a contest that the Wigdens hold for Chapter Two: The Magic in Baseball.

Winners are published on the Wigden's website at http://www.swigden.com/.

Susan is available to do an interactive reading of "Suppose at the Supermarket.” Children grades Pre-K through third will have the opportunity to become involved in the story through the use of props.

Contact the authors at swigden@yahoo.com to see when they will be in the New York and Florida area.

Last updated: 09/07/10 11:07 AM

 

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