Dempsey

About the Book

Dempsey, the title character in this children’s story by Anita Hamilton, knows what it feels like to be loved and to win a big prize. Still, he decides to take a chance and leave it all behind. Leaving home, he brings with him the hope that something more lies outside the coop. Mrs. Hamilton writes with a true sense of compassion as she tells of how the lovable rooster wins a county fair poultry contest for being the most handsome, then decides to “get out’ and see the world. Once out, however, all Dempsey seems to encounter are evils. From nearly facing his own death and being shunned by fellow roosters to being locked in a small cage, Dempsey comes to realize how much he loves and misses his own family and friends. In this beautifully written book for children, both Dempsey and the reader learn some very important lessons on life. The love between animals and people is evident, as well as the strong love that exists in the family and in the home. Anita Hamilton’s experience with children is certainly revealed as her imagination and insight into human nature becomes clear. Readers will not be disappointed by this witty, delightful, and well-written book. It is one to be kept for a lifetime, read over and over again, as Dempsey’s adventures continue to being a smile to the face of every reader!

About the Author

Anita Hamilton was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and has traveled far from there throughout her life. The author earned her B.A. and teaching credential from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. She taught 6th grade for many years in the California school system. Mrs. Hamilton also taught school on the island of Malta. The author is currently retired. When not writing further adventures of Dempsey, Mrs. Hamilton enjoys playing bridge and visiting with friends and family in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has a grown son, Neil Olsen.