Books with author Jamey M. Long

Do you know the history of what it was like to be a cowboy in the Wild West? A Possum's Wild West and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral will help you to discover all of the adventure and excitement during the life and times of the first cowboys. Join author Jamey M. Long in following Opie, a curious little possum, as he journeys to visit 'the boy' and goes with him on a cattle drive from Texas to Kansas, then rides the rails with him to Tombstone, Arizona, where he meets the legendary Wyatt Earp and his deputies. Readers will experience all of the history and excitement that have made the life of cowboys an American past time through A Possum's Wild West and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

In Opie the Possum's second adventure, A Possum's Happy Easter, author Jamey M. Long instills in young readers the true celebration of Easter. Led by his curiosity, Opie ventures back to the home of a special little boy, where he learns the most valuable lesson: the true meaning of Easter. More than colorful baskets and decorated eggs, young readers will learn about the Resurrection of Jesus and the love and promise that Easter brings in A Possum's Happy Easter.

Hearts and flowers, candy and Cupid, cupcakes and kisses Do you know the meaning of Valentines Day? Join author Jamey M. Long and Opie, a curious little possum, on a heart-filled adventure in A Possums Happy Valentines Day! A stowaway in the boys backpack, Opie goes to school and learns the history of Valentines Day and the reason for all the pink, red, and white. As Opie discovers the true meaning behind the celebration, and does a little matchmaking of his own, young hearts will experience all the love and fun that Valentines Day can bring with Opie in A Possums Happy Valentines Day!

Do you know the meaning of Thanksgiving? A Possums Happy Thanksgiving by author Jamey M. Long will help you to discover the importance behind the Thanksgiving celebration. Follow a curious little possum named Opie as he returns to the boys home and discovers what Thanksgiving is all about. Watch Opie as he discovers the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims and Indians, the importance of family, and the joys of lots of good food. You will experience all of the warmth and love that Thanksgiving can bring by the end of Opies journey in A Possums Happy Thanksgiving. A Possums Happy Thanksgiving, a true masterpieceteaches us that if we believe in Him, all things are possible. Readers of all ages will enjoy Opies journey. -Melissa Reedy The Free Lance-Star

Do you know the history of what it was like to be a cowboy in the Wild West? A Possum's Wild West and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral will help you to discover all of the adventure and excitement during the life and times of the first cowboys. Join author Jamey M. Long in following Opie, a curious little possum, as he journeys to visit 'the boy' and goes with him on a cattle drive from Texas to Kansas, then rides the rails with him to Tombstone, Arizona, where he meets the legendary Wyatt Earp and his deputies. Readers will experience all of the history and excitement that have made the life of cowboys an American past time through A Possum's Wild West and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Remember the Alamo! Liberty or death! Do you know the history of the Alamo and Davy Crockett? In A Possum's Remember the Alamo and the Legend of Davy Crockett by Jamey M. Long, you will learn about the fight for freedom against Santa Anna at the battle of the Alamo. Join Opie the possum and the boy as they fight alongside the legendary Davy Crockett and his heroic band of Texas fighters and help Texas gain its independence from Mexico. Learn what history and legends are made of in A Possum's Remember the Alamo and the Legend of Davy Crockett. Author Jamey Long is author of A Possum's Holiday and History series. He is a dedicated, industrious individual who is currently employed at George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. He was nominated for the 2008-2009 NVCC Alumni Federation Faculty of the Year Award. He has earned a B.S. degree from George Mason University and a MBA from the University of Mary Washington. He remains busy as a volunteer for Junior Achievement and other activities with local schools and churches in the Northern Virginia area. He has also worked as a teacher at Holy Cross Academy, teaching children in grades K-8, and taught first grade Bible school at Grace Baptist Church. He has a passion to support, volunteer, and help children learn so their dreams can be made possible. Jamey currently resides in Woodbridge, Virginia, where he enjoys time with his family and friends.

A Possums Night on the Titanic by Jamey M. Long will help you to discover the history and importance of the Titanics maiden voyage to New York during the night of April 14, 1912. Take a journey with a curious possum named Opie, as he joins his good friend, the boy, and his mom to their new home in America. Learn about the ship of dreams as Opie explores the Titanic and meets some of the most famous people on board the ship. You will experience all of the historical importance and the ongoing fascination that still continues ninety years after the sinking of the Titanic through A Possums Night on the Titanic.

Robin Hood, Will Scarlet, Little John, Maid Marian, the Sheriff of Nottingham, the boy, and a possum! The classic legend continues with the brave heroics a possum named Opie. Follow Opie as he helps Robin rob from the rich and give to the poor and to free England from the evil rule of Prince John and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. You can relieve all of the fun, bravery, and adventure of Robin Hood and continued to Legend with Opie with A Possum's Band of Merry Men and the Tales of Robin Hood.

Do you know the history of America and the Fourth of July? A Possums Patriotic Fourth of July will help you to discover the importance behind the Revolutionary War and the Fourth of July celebration. Follow a curious little possum named Opie as he visits the boy and learns about the founding of America and its rich history. You will experience all of the patriotism and celebration that the Fourth of July can bring by the end of Opies journey in A Possums Patriotic Fourth of July. Author Jamey Long is author of A Possums Christmas Tale, A Possums Happy Easter, A Possums Happy Thanksgiving, A Possums Pot of Gold, A Possums Happy Halloween, A Possums Happy Valentines Day, A Possums Night on the Titanic, and A Possums Happy Birthday. He is a dedicated, industrious individual who is currently employed at the University of Mary Washington, George Mason University, and Northern Virginia Community College as an Operations Manager and Adjunct Instructor. He has earned a B.S. degree from George Mason University and earned a MBA from the University of Mary Washington. He remains busy as a volunteer for Junior Achievement and other activities in the Northern Virginia area. He has also worked as a teacher at Holy Cross Academy teaching technology to children in grades K-8. He has a passion to help, volunteer, and to help children learn so their dreams can be made possible. Jamey currently resides in Woodbridge, Virginia, where he enjoys time with his family and friends.

A Possum's Wild West and the Gunfight at the OK Corral by author Jamey M. Long will help you discover all of the adventure and excitement during the life and times of the cowboys. Follow a curious little possum named Opie as he visits the boy and goes with him on a cattle drive from Texas, to Kansas, and then riding the trails to Tombstone, Arizona where he meets the the legendary Wyatt Earp and his deputies. You will experience all of the history and excitement that have made the life of cowboys and American past time by the end of Opie's Journey in A Possum's Wild West and the Gunfight at the OK Corral.

The North, the South, the Union and Confederacy, and brother against brother! Get ready to learn about the American Civil War! Join the curious and brave little possum named Opie as he and the boy enlist in the Confederate army during the War Between the States. Learn about the war's great leaders Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant. Relive all of the history, battles, and glory that help forge America into one nation by the end of A Possum's War Between the States: The American Civil War.