Books with author Whitney Tingle

Ever since his mother left, life hasn’t been easy for Heath Wellington III. Between his father’s (Junior’s) bouts with alcoholism and literary rejection, and Heath’s own wrongful suspension from school, there hasn’t been all that much to be thankful for.But following the tragic death of estranged grandfather Senior, father and son alike stand to inherit a life-changing fortune . . . with one catch.Heath and Junior must spend the next three months managing Senior’s bed and breakfast, located in the same Massachusetts home Junior has spent the last eight years trying to escape.Upended from his everyday life and relocated to a town where everyone knew and loved the grandfather he can’t even remember, Heath finds an inn full of some of the strangest people he’s ever met, such as:•Winsted, the old, wise Jamaican man who used to lead the prayers in Senior’s factory; •Mrs. Farrel, an elderly woman giving away her late husband’s fortune letter by letter; •Mustang Sally, the muscle-bound, tattooed grease monkey who doubles as a children’s author; •And Carter, the silent TV news junkie and secret Harvard graduate.And, at a nearby school is Savannah, Junior’s first love, and her adorable, autistic daughter, Tori.But most of all, there’s Junior himself, vinegar to Heath’s oil. As Heath adjusts to his new world, what he needs most is to start anew with his father, to understand that Junior, too, is dealing with loss, and to realize that, even in the most tragic of times, there’s a lot in life to be thankful for.Thanksgiving at the Inn is a beautiful story of family and forgiveness, and a sure holiday classic. Tim Whitney’s fantastic, heartwarming debut is one you’ll want to read with the whole family for years and years to come.Tim Whitney grew up in South Portland, Maine and now splits his time between Dallas, Texas, and Whately, Massachusetts. He completed his undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Northeastern University and has an MBA from Western New England College. He works as an international manufacturing consultant and vice president of operations for a growing company in Garland, Texas. His interests include fishing, camping at the Cape, snow skiing, and spending time with family and friends. This is his first book. (He can be reached at timcwhitney@yahoo.com.)

Your children will fall in love with Preston Packrat as he takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane with his grandfather. The beautifully illustrated early reader displays a number of nostalgic toys from parents' days when they were kids. From Rock'em Sock'em robots to a Polaroid camera, Preston learns that all your things don't have to be new to be fun! This fun illustrated children's book is a great easy reader designed to generate questions between generations. For children who are trying to learn to read, this book can be both fun and educational.The story begins with Preston's disappointment in getting a hand me down glove, but transitions into him helping his grandfather with a garage sale. Each item is an item from the past not seen in most homes today- from encyclopedias to record players. In the end we find out that Preston's father was a star college baseball player. Not only was the hand me down glove cool, so was his dad!! On top of everything, Preston learns through his grandfather that it doesn't have to be new to be cool. Sometimes the best things in life are those that are filled with love, emotion, and sentiment.

Ever since his mother left, life hasn't been easy for Heath Wellington, III. Between his father’s (Junior’s) bouts with alcoholism and literary rejection, and Heath’s own wrongful suspension from school, there hasn't been all that much to be thankful for. But following the tragic death of estranged grandfather Senior, father and son alike stand to inherit a life-changing fortune … with one catch. Heath and Junior must spend the next three months managing Senior’s bed and breakfast, located in the same Massachusetts home Junior has spent the last eight years trying to escape. As Heath adjusts to his new world, what he needs most is to understand that Junior, too, is dealing with loss, and to realize that, even in the most tragic of times, there’s a lot in life to be thankful for. Thanksgiving at the Inn is a beautiful story of family and forgiveness, and a sure holiday classic.

There was a time when all was right in Taylor Dresden’s world―that is, as long as she was on the baseball diamond, pitching with all her heart.But that was years ago.Now, as she heads toward her senior year, the magic is gone. There’s no competition in her New Jersey high school, and summer league is not much better. With the scouts losing interest on account of her poor grades, and with the challenge of the game gone, Taylor has made a difficult decision: She won't be playing her senior year.Everything changes when a local, elite, all-boys prep school recruits Taylor for its own baseball team. One of the first three girls ever to attend, Taylor begins to see that she genuinely does have the opportunity to create some real change in her life, her way―and just maybe for the better.But the Hazelton School is a rich boy’s world, its student body run by the Statesmen―an organization determined to force Taylor and the other girls out of their school. Their leader, Sam Barrett, may well be more than he seems, but in a school where not only the sports, but the classes too, are harder than ever, Taylor may never have a chance to find out.Taylor knows she’s a great pitcher, but can she be a great student? Can she succeed in the face of devious boys who will stop at nothing to get rid of her? Will she rise above them or sink to their level―or will she be gone before she can do either?Singled Out, the exciting sequel to Thrown a Curve, will answer these questions as Taylor struggles to find her place beyond the pitcher’s mound.

Your children will fall in love with Preston Packrat as he takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane with his grandfather. The beautifully illustrated early reader displays a number of nostalgic toys from parents' days when they were kids. From Rock'em Sock'em robots to a Polaroid camera, Preston learns that all your things don't have to be new to be fun! This fun illustrated children's book is a great easy reader designed to generate questions between generations. For children who are trying to learn to read, this book can be both fun and educational.