Book Launch & Signing for Real Spies Don't Use Rowboats by Jeffrey Hope

Name: Book Launch & Signing for Real Spies Don't Use Rowboats by Jeffrey Hope
Start: 2024-07-13T14:00:00-04:00
Location: BookSpace

Schedule

Sat Jul 13 2024 at 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

BookSpace | Bangor, ME

Join us to celebrate the release of REAL SPIES DON’T USE ROWBOATS by Bangor author Jeffrey Hope. This middle grade novel is a fun romp along the Maine coast with two creative, imaginative, clever and resourceful kids craving espionage and intrigue. Won’t you join us for some spy-loving fun?
Books will be available for sale and signing.
ABOUT REAL SPIES DON’T USE ROWBOATS
When their father buys an outboard engine for the family’s fishing boat, John and Sam are convinced it’s their ticket to becoming what they’ve always wanted to be—professional spies! Why Because real spies don’t use rowboats—they use top-secret power boats with outboard engines to practice dangerously evasive maneuvers while tackling Cricket Cove’s bad guys. Unfortunately, that plan has a few hurdles. “Real Spies Don’t Use Rowboats” captures the innocent charm of “The Wonder Years” and the imaginative spirit of “Calvin and Hobbes.” It’s a fun, laughter-filled journey through childhood, with John and Sam navigating the harrowing trials of growing up.
ABOUT JEFFREY HOPE
Jeffrey Hope, born in Bangor, Maine, grew up amidst the beauty of the mid-coast area. Surrounded by the ocean and across the street from his grandparent's working farm, he developed a passion for adventure from an early age. With access to boats through his family, particularly his parents and grandparents who cherished sailboats, Jeffrey embarked on numerous summer escapades around John's Bay, Penobscot Bay and Downeast Maine. While his love for drumming initially steered him towards music, Jeffrey's fascination with storytelling prevailed. Armed with a journalism degree from Emerson College, he forged a successful career as an award-winning multi-media journalist in Maine and Alaska.Currently, Jeffrey serves as the director of a sports journalism program in Bangor where he imparts his expertise to aspiring sports journalists.To learn more please visit Jeffreyhope.com.
ABOUT THE BRIAR PATCH
For more than 35 years, The Briar Patch has inspired and delighted generations of readers of all ages in Bangor, Maine. Specializing in children's books and creative playthings from birth through high school, the shop also carries grownup books including fiction, cookbooks, titles on parenting, resources for teachers and more. Games, crafts, puzzles, and more fill the store with something for everyone. We also host regular book signings, storytimes and other events.
ABOUT BOOKSPACE BY THE BRIAR PATCH
BookSpace is an event venue focused on the literary arts that serves as an extension of downtown Bangor's beloved bookstore, The Briar Patch. It hosts programs will include author readings & signings, book clubs, writing workshops, illustrator exhibits and more.