The Grandpa B Stories

About the Book

The Grandpa B Stories originated around a campfire years ago when Grandpa B told his young children the tale of Jeremiah, a larger than life mountain man who talked to the animals and protected the forest. Over the years, he conjured new stories for each of his grandchildren. All were given special powers and starring roles in their own grand adventures. Throughout The Grandpa B Stories children encounter fun and fanciful characters - flying dogs, surfing chipmunks, bedroom crocodiles, Hookpaw the 3 story tall bear, Therionkin the changeling, fairy princesses and muffin moms – and are always able to use their special powers to save the day. The stories take place in several well-known places, giving all who read them a glimpse into the magical world that surrounds them.

About the Author

Robert D. Schwermann lives in Northern California and was raised in a Lutheran Parsonage. While he was growing up, he would visit his grandfather, who was a pioneer circuit rider pastor. His grandfather would tell stories to his grandchildren about living on a horse riding his circuit of remote outlying towns in the wilds of Northern Alberta in the early 1900s. Robert began telling his stories around a campfire surrounded by the children on the camping trips. Mr. Schwermann’s worked in Lassen National Park on a trail crew and then spent many years working as a powerhouse operator in remote Northern California Power Plants. His love and understanding of the outdoors was nurtured during this time of his life. Now retired from a forty-six-year career in electric power system operations and merchant operations, he spends his time between Truckee, California, and the Sacramento area. He is an avid skier and cyclist. Mr. Schwermann’s eight grandchildren are a source of inspiration for his storytelling, which continues most evenings either around a campfire or as bedtime stories.