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Aloha and Welcome to our Travis Family Books

Inspired by the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), we have 13 books published.

All books are available on Amazon or by contacting us directly.

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Here are the books in our collection so far.

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Cooper's Destiny
Book One: Topside

In 2201, most humans live in underground cities. Cooper, a 14-year-old boy with a knack for fixing things, is one of the freelancers still willing to go "topside" to ravaged cities in search of treasure. When an old man tells him that his purpose can be greater, Cooper must examine his family's past and consider a future in the stars.

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It All Began With Morse

Terry Grantly is a veterinary technician who loves her job, and is busy and content with her life. When she becomes involved with a ghost researcher and three animal detectives, her life is turned upside down.

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Cooper's Destiny
Book Two: Ryder

The continuing story of Cooper. Please read Book one first.

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With a Wee Bit of Luck

Girl sleuth with dreams of becoming the first policewoman in Omaha, Nebraska in the 1950's.

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Cooper's Destiny
Book Three: Sperare

The exciting conclusion of Cooper's story. Please read Books one and two first.

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When You See a Butterfly

Anna and Drake are in love with a bright future and a zest for life. Family life chalenges their love and their determination to be good parents in a very unexpected way.


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Cooper's Adventures
Becoming a Freelancer

For younger students, this is a prequel to the Cooper's Destiny series. The year is 2199 and most people live in underground cities because of the extreme weather conditions on Earth. Meet Cooper, a 12-year old boy, who has a knack for fixing things. He is bored with underground life and is looking for adventure. He hears something about freelancers, who are willing to go topside in search of treasure, and wonders if this could be his future. What adventures are beyond the shackled door? What obstacles might he face?

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The Pinkie Connection

The “Pinkie Connection” is about Bethany Scott who left her hometown at age eighteen under painful circumstances. Thirty years later she returns, a changed person. She has become a writer of those cute little ‘fluff’ stories you read in the magazines at the doctor’s office. She is a creature of habit and a little bit obsessive compulsive as she struggles to keep her life under control. Each day of the week is assigned very specific activities and each day includes time for writing her stories. Her life is simple, structured, and boring. All that is about to change when she glimpses a flash of pink which releases memories and secrets from her past. A whirlwind of change confronts her present and alters her future forever.

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Faded Jeans to Army Greens:
A Story of Army Life from
Basic to Desert Storm

A twist of fate and a few hours are all the separated two soldiers: one soldier's story ended in tragedy and the other soldier's story continues on today trying his best to honor the other. This sounds like a movie, but it is the true story of my life and how it changed one fateful day in 1991."Faded Jeans to Army Greens" tells the true story of Mike Travis and his journey from Basic Training to Operation Desert Storm. Filed with pictures, letters home, and diary entries, this book will show you the happy, sad, and sometimes hilarious world of military life. (This book does contain some language and situations that might not be suitable for young children.)

Zebo:
A Story of
Enduring Friendship

"A Story of Enduring Friendship" Can true friendship exist between a boy and girl from childhood through adulthood? Christy and Corey met at age 6 and 7 and made an immediate connection. But would that friendship endure the challenges and traumas of real life adult experiences?
Note: Written in large print for those with vision difficulties.

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Billy's Most Embarrasing Day:

Billy is your average fourth grader growing up in Colorado. He likes watching sports and he loves math. However, Billy has a problem; he just had his most embarrassing day at school. This is a whopper that will be talked about by students for years. Is there a way out? A golden tablet at the museum may have the answer. Will the tablet grant his wish? Or, will Billy be stuck reliving this moment over and over again?

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Friendship is a Gift at Any Age

"Why must our friendship come under such scrutiny? It seems to be rooted in the narrow thinking of culture and society. Why can't people just be friends? Friendship is always a blessing!"

More books coming soon

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The Journey of the Pueo

This is the heart warming story of Ollie, a young Hawaiian man who loves being a Paramedic. Enlisting in the Army to help fallen soldiers in Afghanistan, his life is changed forever.

To contact us, email to mike@travis-family.com.