Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 7, 2016
Contact:
Robert D. Calkins, Author, (844) 344-4374
Sierra the Search Dog “searches” for elementary age readers in Bryce Bumps His Head
–Fourth book in Sierra series fills gap, targets beginning readers with chapter book-
(Olalla, WA)—Callout Press announced today that Bryce Bumps His Head, the fourth book in the Sierra the Search Dog series, will be available for purchase on Dec. 26. Bryce Bumps His Head is a chapter book, written for young readers at the elementary school level.
Author Robert D. Calkins previously broke a publishing mold, writing about the same characters across two literary genres. Sierra Becomes a Search Dog and Sierra the Search Dog Finds Fred were written for pre-schoolers. Digger- Sierra and the Case of the Chimera Killer was written for the teen/adult market.
The release of this latest book brings in a third age group: youngsters who are beginning to read for themselves.
“The publishing industry had no idea what to do with an author who wrote lighthearted children’s books and an adult murder mystery using the same characters,” Calkins said. “Families, on the other hand, gave us a very positive reaction. They thought it was cool that parents and their children could each be reading age-appropriate stories about the same heroic dog.”
Bryce Finn, the human protagonist, is growing as the series grows. In Sierra Becomes a Search Dog he was a young boy, winning at hide and seek with his puppy Sierra. In Digger, a mature 17-year old Bryce is one step ahead of detectives solving a series of killings in their local community.
In the soon-to-be-released Bryce Bumps His Head, a 15-year old Bryce and K9 Sierra are sent to find a missing Girl Scout on western Washington’s Green Mountain. But wild weather, heavy rain and slick rocks make the going treacherous. When Bryce becomes injured, Sierra must save the day, twice!
Along with being an exciting and entertaining read, Bryce Bumps His Head teaches young readers about safety in the wilderness, quiet leadership and trust.
Bryce Bumps His Head will be available Dec. 26, in hard copy and e-book, on Amazon.com.
The Sierra the Search Dog spectrum of books.
Read to Me Books (Pre-school age)
- Sierra Becomes a Search Dog – The story of a little Golden Retriever puppy who excels at neighborhood games of hide-and-seek. Sierra turns that skill into a life-saving act when a little neighbor girl goes missing.
- Sierra the Search Dog Finds Fred – Ted’s friend Fred goes to the store to buy some bread, but doesn’t return. Is he under the bed? In the shed? Sierra uses Fred’s stinky shoe to follow his scent, and her discovery has everyone dancing.
- Sierra the Search Dog Saves Sally (Coming soon) – Sarah and Sally are sweet sisters who do everything together. But while Sarah is sewing, Sally slips off to the shore to look for sea shells. When Sally falls and hurts herself on a trail, Sierra is called to locate the little lady.
Chapter Books (Elementary School Age)
- Bryce Bumps His Head (To be released Dec. 26, 2016) – Dana is a Girl Scout who gets separated from the rest of her troop while hiking in bad weather. The search is a dangerous one, and Sierra ends up rescuing two people that day. Bryce Bumps His Head is a fun book that also explores the topics of safety in the woods, respect for others and leadership.
- I Need a Search Cat (In Development) – A little developmentally-disabled girl goes missing, and Bryce and Sierra think they know exactly where to look. It turns out they set their sights a little low. I Need a Search Cat shows Bryce’s skill at working with his dog, sensitivity toward those who are differently-abled, and how to manage conflict with important partners.
Mystery Novels (Teens and Up)
- Digger, The Case of the Chimera Killer – Bodies are continuing to turn up in the woods around Kitsap County, Washington. Sierra, in her role as a cadaver dog, works many of the scenes and her nose reveals important clues. Bryce and Sierra remain one step behind the killer, and one step ahead of police in trying to unravel the mystery. Along the way, Bryce meets and nearly loses his first love and learns the manly art of saying “yes, dear” at all the right times.
Media Fact Sheet
The “Sierra the Search Dog” spectrum of books, available in bookstores and on Amazon.com.
For a review copy of any title call 1-844-344-4374 or e-mail Robert@calloutpress.com.
Title: Digger—Sierra and the Case of the Chimera Killer
Author: Robert D. Calkins
Publisher: Callout Press
Pub. Date: May, 2015
Price: $15.95 Softcover
ISBN: 978-0-997191127
Pages: 346
Title: Sierra Becomes a Search Dog
Author: Robert D. Calkins
Illustrator: Taillefer Long
Publisher: Callout Press
Pub. Date: May, 2015
Price: $10.95
ISBN: 978-0-997191103
Pages: 32
Title: Sierra the Search Dog Finds Fred
Author: Robert D. Calkins
Illustrator: Taillefer Long
Publisher: Callout Press
Pub. Date: May, 2015
Price: $10.95
ISBN: 978-0-997191141
Pages: 32
Title: Bryce Bumps His Head
Author: Robert D. Calkins
Illustrator: Taillefer Long
Publisher: Callout Press
Pub. Date: Dec. 2016
Price: $10.95
ISBN: 978-0-997191110
Pages: 63
Coming Soon:
Sierra the Search Dog Saves Sally (Childrens)
I Need a Search Cat (Elementary Readers)
