Books with author Michael Rotolo

Kailouie and the Snorkel Monster is a Hawaiian Adventure about the animals of the sea. Children will learn the importance of mutual respect between mankind and animals as they are enjoying the tale of a little reef fish who goes on an adventure. While living in Hawaii, Mike Daciek often snorkeled in Kailua Bay. It was on one such occasion that he discovered a small reef fish floating in a Styrofoam cup. The adventure of the little fish is presented in this brightly illustrated book, which incorporates authentic Hawaiian phrases and mythology to create an exciting tale. This book is recommended for children ages 3-13.

"Losing his job at the local newspaper after depicting the sub-editor in a series of unflattering doodles, William Bridge is called on to help his uncle Albert keep his village shop going and he immediately falls in love with Sally, the latest shop volunteer, despite formidable opposition from her autocratic stepmother, Lady Courtney. Following a break-in and lost orders, an SOS sent to Albert’s maverick brother Neil for back-up support changes everything. On the run from the police, Neil disguises himself as his Aunt Isobel, and encourages William to be nice to a visiting American security expert and his flighty daughter Veronica to promote business, causing a rift in his budding romance. The pressure soon mounts for William to investigate rumours of a shady deal to take over the shop and threaten the life of the village – a price he is willing to pay in a desperate fight to win back his love."

When James Clipper, a retired merchant navy captain is nicknamed Granddad Bracey, after teaching his grandson Peter how to swing from the ceiling on his braces, he little realises that it will involve them in an epic adventure on a far-away planet called Seven Seas, where his granddaughter Sally, has to battle against all the odds to save her mother's life.