Books with author Gina Erickson

The Crooked Lake Kids live and play in the north woods of the USA. It was a summer day when the Kids stumbled across and discovered their new friend, Buddy, who just happens to be a “Bigfoot,” about the same age as they are. Buddy doesn’t talk, but the kids “hear” what Buddy has to “say” in their minds. Sam, Hailey, Andy, Emma, Danny, and now their new little Black Lab puppy named Rocky, all live around Crooked Lake, and they operate out of their secret clubhouse there. The Kids learned that Buddy has some “magical” abilities, which include being able to transport them all from one location to another. Share in the fun as The Kids attempt to track down a legendary creature of the north woods in this next adventure … The Hodag’s Hideout.

Have you ever imagined of running a huge multi-billion dollar company? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be the leader of a huge organization or a not for profit cause? Ever dreamt about being the President of the United States? I think we all have aspirations to want to be the best we can. For many of us it’s just trying to pay the bills each day. But, I have found that whatever you do in your life it you need to have some type of leadership ability. If you’re a parent, you still need to lead you kids. You need to teach them about right and wrong. If you are just a single person trying to take care of yourself you still need to take on responsibility for yourself. I think we all have some type of leadership abilities within us, we just need a tool to help us evaluate what those qualities are that make up a good leader. I have researched the Internet and many books to put this together. While researching for this book I thought it prudent to write a book using quotations from past US presidents. Why you ask? I have always seen US presidents as the formal icon of leadership. Leadership is not just about making decisions, delegating and rising to the occasion. A leader is always prepared even for the worst moments. They have to make decisions that are for the greater good and are not always the popular decision. Most importantly, they sacrifice their time and all their energy for the greater good. I know many of our presidents we've had in the past have not always been but you call "great leaders" but we have had many US Presidents that stepped up and have done great good in our nation. In my research efforts, I have found many US Presidents that are not common to us gave some remarkable speeches and have some great quotes. Now my question to you is why don’t we remember some of these US presidents? Is it because they were not involved in any war time efforts or times of disaster? Maybe, but all the same, the people still elected them to be their leader because they saw something in these men that was great.

Come share in the adventures of the Crooked Lake Kids as Sam, Andy, Hailey, Emma, and Danny unravel crazy mysteries, help others in need, and have a lot of fun along the way! Join them in their secret clubhouse in the north woods, and as they are “transported” from one fascinating location to the next. In this, their first adventure, “Red Dog” Sun, the kids discover an amazing new friend who jumps right out of Native American folklore into real life! They never would have imagined their new friend would be a life saver.

The Crooked Lake Kids live and play in the north woods of the USA. It was a summer day when The Kids stumbled across and discovered their new friend, Buddy, who just happens to be a “Bigfoot,” about the same age as they are. Buddy doesn’t talk, but the kids “hear” what Buddy has to “say” in their minds. Sam, Hailey, Andy, Emma, Danny, and now their new little Black Lab puppy named Rocky, all live around Crooked Lake, and they operate out of their secret clubhouse there. The Kids learned that Buddy has some “magical” abilities, which include being able to transport them all from one location to another. Share in the fun as The Kids deal with an especially snowy north woods winter, in this next adventure … There’s No Business Like Snow Business!

The Crooked Lake Kids live and play in the north woods of the USA. It was a summer day when the Kids stumbled across and discovered their new friend, Buddy, who just happens to be a “Bigfoot,” about the same age as they are. Buddy doesn’t talk, but the kids “hear” what Buddy has to “say” in their minds. Sam, Hailey, Andy, Emma, Danny, and now their new little Black Lab puppy named Rocky, all live around Crooked Lake, and they operate out of their secret clubhouse there. The Kids learned that Buddy has some “magical” abilities, which include being able to transport them all from one location to another. Share in the fun as The Kids attempt to track down a legendary creature of the north woods in this next adventure … The Hodag’s Hideout.

Come share in the adventures of the Crooked Lake Kids as Sam, Andy, Hailey, Emma, and Danny unravel crazy mysteries, help others in need, and have a lot of fun along the way! Join them in their secret clubhouse in the north woods, and as they are “transported” from one fascinating location to the next. In this, their first adventure, “Red Dog” Sun, the kids discover an amazing new friend who jumps right out of Native American folklore into real life! They never would have imagined their new friend might be a life saver. An excerpt: “The kids were all left standing there, staring off into the forest. The only noise was a light wind rustling through the trees. It sounded as if all of the trees; the birch, the maples, the oaks, were all applauding what had just happened in their presence. Even the pine trees swayed gently to and fro, bowing in approval.” "Red Dog" Sun has a fun “puzzling” dimension, that will pull you in and make you feel as if you are right there with "The Kids." Enjoy being a part of their adventures! "The Kids" love to learn about new things, and they will inspire the curiosity in you and your sense of adventure as well.

The Crooked Lake Kids live and play in the north woods of the USA. It was a summer day when the Kids stumbled across and discovered their new friend, Buddy, who just happens to be a “Bigfoot,” about the same age as they are. Buddy doesn’t talk, but the kids “hear” what Buddy has to “say” in their minds. Sam, Hailey, Andy, Emma and Danny all live around Crooked Lake, and they operate out of their secret clubhouse there. The Kids learned that Buddy has some “magical” abilities, which include being able to transport them all from one location to another. Share in the fun as The Kids’ treasure hunting skills are especially challenged in this next adventure … Paul Bunyan’s Slingshot.

The Crooked Lake Kids live and play in the North woods of the USA. It was a summer day when The Kids stumbled across and discovered their new friend, Buddy, who just happens to be a “Bigfoot,” about the same age and the same size as they are. Buddy doesn’t talk, but the kids “hear” what Buddy has to “say” in their minds. Sam, Hailey, Andy, Emma, Danny, and their Black Lab puppy named Rocky, all live around Crooked Lake, and they operate out of their secret clubhouse there.The Kids learned that Buddy has some “magical” abilities, which include being able to transport them all from one location to another if need be. Share in the fun as The Kids track down a “visitor” from outer space, in this next adventure … Starry, Starry Nights.