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About the Book

These are short stories written by a father, and grandfather, to encourage his children and grandchildren to read, to build confidence and self esteem, to trust in God, and develop godly values. The stories feature the author's children, Duane and Dana Jean, and their children, Lewis Char, and Cody, Carson, Chase, and Cassidy Hensarling. Most of the stories are set in Hawaii, where they children live, except for two years when the Hensarlings lived in Scottsdale, Arizona. The children are called upon at very young ages to help solve some challenging police cases.

About the Author

Harry Char was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He and his wife Walnita live in Hilo on the island of Hawaii. They were married in Vogelweh, Germany 53 years ago. Following high school, the author served on active duty with the army. He later joined the Coast Guard reserve, retiring with the rank of Captain after 30 years. He graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and received a master’s degree from the University of Hawaii. He taught school in Nevis, Minnesota, Kaiserslautern, Germany, and in Hawaii. He retired as principal of an elementary school in Hilo. Over the years, the author has written short stories to encourage his children and grandchildren to read, to build confidence and self-esteem, to trust in God, and to develop godly values. This collection of stories features the author’s children, Duane and Dana Jean, and two grandsons, Lewis and Carson. The stories are set in Hawaii, and also in Arizona where DanaJean’s family lived for two years.