Far Away

About the Book

After a violent tragedy leaves Evan Collins, along with his brothers Fred and Early homeless and without their mother, the boys flee the threat of foster care and go on the run trying to find their father in the huge city of New York. It’s not an easy task, as they have very little money and they come up against many obstacles on their journey. Will they be able to face the miles and miles that separate them from their home and a father they can barely remember? Read this exciting story to find out.

About the Author

Jacob Robertson was born in Atlanta, GA. At age 3 he was diagnosed with Autism. After struggling for several years, he started school and thanks to support by his family and friends, and wonderful teachers that went out of their way to reach out to him and help him make connections and communicate he is now a brilliant student. Today, he is 12 years old and attends Puxico Jr. High, in Puxico, Mo. He still likes the Atlanta Braves, enjoys riding his bike and competing in bike races, plays the trumpet and is 1st chair in band, is the Reporter for his Beta Club, editor of the Junior High Newspaper and on the honor roll. He lives with his Mom, Dad, younger sister Katelyn and younger brother Jamie, with a cat named Spazmodious, Gideon the American Bulldog and Pepper the Dalmatian. He suffers from an admitted Tootsie Roll addiction, and he loves to read, to write, to watch TV and hang out with his friends. Quote from the author, “Why is everyone always worried about what you are going to do when you grow up? You should worry about what you are going to do right now.”