About the Book Enjoy the harbour view from the balcony of Dominic Peebles´ penthouse apartment in Waverley Park Towers. Learn the secret ingredients of bhang biscuits, otherwise known as jungle cookies. Spend a once-in-a-lifetime vacation at historic Silver Islet with Gallows-Tree, William the Conqueror, Cousin Freddy, Ramona Rose and Stephanie. Enjoy magic nights at Mother Trumpville´s tearoom, listening to the Redpath sisters. Play baseball in the graveyard. See Sports Day run amok. Watch AGM turn into a nostalgic, stinging-nettle-inspired songfest. Make it a summer to remember.

About the Author Since graduating from the University of Manitoba, and a year in Paris studying at the Sorbonne, Bill has been a forester, arctic weatherman, immigration officer, and school teacher. He lives in Thunder Bay, selling his books and scenic photography at Fireweed Crafts Inc. His short fiction has appeared in "Geist Magazine" and "Prairie Fire." Recent books include: Shadows at Sunset (2007), Ruby´s Last Ride and other stories (2007),Close the Door Softly and other stories (2007), Ruby´s Last Ride and other stories (2007), A House in the Country (2007), Through a Dark Cloud Shining (2006), Catwalk: a feline odyssey (2006), Barnabus Snug Harbour (2006), Soothsayer (2006), The Holly Tree (2005), Stinging Nettles (2005), Christmas Eve at Silver Islet (2004), Vive Zigoto (2004), Daughters of the Sun / Filles du soleil (2003), Hyenas in the Streets (2003), Goodbye Picadilly (2002), Patagonian Odyssey! (2001), Home Before Dark (2001), and The Great Millennium Mount Everest Cat Expedition (2000).