I, Eugenius
Eugene (Eugenius) Pomeroy is a thirteen-year-old genius born into the wealthy, prominent family for which his town is named. His life is good except for one nagging problem, the enduring jealousy of Ellery Daniels, a classmate who despises him for his popularity and influence in the classroom. Ellery and her constant companion, Leggy Peggy, lead a barrage of attacks on Eugenius who is finally forced to retaliate, using his brilliant mind to create situations that defeat and humiliate Ellery. Their animosity deepens until Elvis Trumble, a hulking thug who has just moved to Pomeroy shows up at school. Elvis is unlike anyone Eugenius has ever known; he obeys no rules, he bullies and threatens, and he has no respect for anyone, including the son of the most important family in town. His presence brings an uneasy tension to the school but especially to Eugenius who is offended by Elvis’s manner and lack of respect.
Ellery and Eugenius, former enemies, must now unite their forces against Elvis but soon find that he is a clever, fearless enemy, which will take all of Eugenius’s formidable brainpower and the loyalty of his many friends to overcome.
Published by Amazing Things Press.
Ellery and Eugenius, former enemies, must now unite their forces against Elvis but soon find that he is a clever, fearless enemy, which will take all of Eugenius’s formidable brainpower and the loyalty of his many friends to overcome.
Published by Amazing Things Press.
John Henry Callahan has grown up on his family’s prosperous farm near Lewistown, Illinois, as the country is moving toward inevitable civil war. John Henry has been deeply influenced by an early experience with two young runaway slaves who were captured and brought into Quincy, Illinois by a bounty hunter. When he witnesses the strong reaction of his father to their treatment, John Henry’s anti-slavery beliefs are set forever. When war breaks out, John Henry is ready to do his part, but his enlistment is delayed by his youth, his mother’s fears, and his father’s need to keep him at home to work the farm. John Henry is also reluctant to leave behind Nancy, the girl he loves, but when the time is right, John Henry knows he can wait no longer. John Henry is no hero, but he is an honorable man who becomes a leader in the tightly knit group of young men in his company. Together, they enter battle at a place called Shiloh. After that, nothing is the same.
Published by Amazing Things Press.
