Mystic Uncle and the Magical Bridge [Paperback]

Jeffrey Winters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2001

Mystic Uncle And The Magical Bridge is a young-adult fantasy adventure tale about two teen-age boys recruited to save a parallel world. Their guide is Mystic Uncle who trains them in the art of being a warrior. At the same time they learn about love, friendship and overcoming

At a time when young-adult are reading again, there is a need for literature that is hopeful, exciting and filed with strong moral insight. Mystic Uncle is written to captivate, stimulate the imagination, and present a common sense approach towards the importance of dignity and respect. In the mythological tradition, these boys must overcome obstacles, learn important life lessons, and be led by a wise teacher. Mystic Uncle And The Magical Bridge has been adored and re-read by young adults because the characters provoke caring, the story becomes a challenge and the meaning behind the plot brings out good feelings about self and life.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Mystic Uncle And The Magical Bridge will enchant young-adults and many adults. He teaches, challenges and watches two young boys overcome great adversity and mature into caring and aware young men. Girls in school have re-read this book because the universal message of friendship, loyalty and dealing with hardship resonates. This book is a treat.

About the Author

Jeffrey Winters is a martial artist with a 2nd degree black belt in Karate. As part of his training he teaches children and young adults self defense and the importance of respect. Mystic Uncle represents the character development a person learns while becoming a warrior. Mr. Winters has been writing film reviews for eight years for several San Francisco publications and is completing his next novel called, "ESCAPE." He also is a partner in San Francisco based "Studio Paradiso," which offers unique illustrative design solutions. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Replica Books (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735105510
• ISBN-13: 978-0735105515
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,876,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I began writing during college at Hofstra University for the Gadfly - a humor/satire magazine. I continued at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee when I created Snide, I established this satire magazine, recruited staff, solicited investors, sold advertising, did distribution throughout the state, and wrote many of the articles myself.

Film too has always been a passion and interest of mine. When I lived in the Bay Area, I wrote film reviews for local community based newspapers, starting in the early 1990′s. You can read examples of my film reviews on this website.

I also have experience as a writing instructor with high school students. In the 1990′s, I volunteered as a guest creative writing instructor in the unique Think/Write program at San Francisco's Lowell High School. My class published a small literary review of poems and prose.

In 2002, my photographs and article "Bhutan Still Wary, but Welcoming" headlined the San Jose Mercury News Sunday travel section. I have included this on the website for you to read.

I am the author of two works of fiction. My literary persona is founded upon a deep personal credo that one should seize and act upon any "second chance" that life might offer. This theme is in my latest adult novel Walking Through Walls. Another theme which inspires me, is the importance of self-esteem, dignity, respect and loyalty. This is central to my young adult mythological adventure tale: Mystic Uncle And The Magical Bridge. Excerpts and links to purchase these books are available.

In 2009 I became a member of the National Advisory Board of Book Bank, USA. Book Bank USA helps bring books and libraries to countries around the world.

Read my blog on my web site, purchase books and read free published articles on jeffreywinters.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Mystic Uncle and the Magic Bridge, January 13, 2009

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Delores J. Jordan "mobiledeelight" (Mobile, Alabama) - See all my reviews
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Mystic Uncle and the Magical Bridge
By Jeffrey Winters
Reviewed by Dee Jordan

I read this book from the standpoint of a parent as well as a writer. At first, I was concerned when the boys were so friendly to a stranger, even agreeing to meet with him at night, but fortunately, the story soon revealed its secrets of the man being from another world. This unlikely pair of friends, one with huge feet and the other with a lemon birthmark--both the butt of teasing at school--were chosen to save Ahnu.

Winters weaves a tale of intrigue, courage, wisdom, and personal growth as these boys are trained to become heroes. Young readers will identify with the zest and zeal that two teens have for becoming involved in a life and death situation and putting aside their own personal fears.

With a cast of characters including Bobby, Jeremy, Mystic Uncle, Olan, Leeb, and Liona, the wise mother, the book takes the reader for a magic ride. They ride animals that are a cross between an ostrich and a horse called furds. It's truly an amazing land with kind and gentle people threatened by three humans who found the magical bridge that connected the two worlds. This book holds one's interest and teaches valuable lessons about life in a very original and imaginative style. To find out how two ordinary boys learned how to use self-control to become extraordinary warriors, I highly recommend reading this book. [...]

4.0 out of 5 stars Mystic Uncle and the Magical Bridge, October 2, 2001

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Mary C. Lamia (Kentfield, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Mystic Uncle and the Magical Bridge is a delightful mythological fantasy about two boys who encounter both a challenge and an inspiring guide who teaches them confidence, trust, courage, and self-expression. Within the pages of Mystic Uncle and the Magical Bridge, the reader will gain an awareness of the availability of choice and concurrent responsibility, a consciousness regarding the intricacy of human motivation, and an appreciation of decision-making skills. Jeffrey Winters touches upon many of the themes that concern school-age readers including bullies, friendship, anger, kindness, fear, caring, loyalty, and dignity.
Mary Lamia, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist and Host, KidTalk with Dr. Mary

5.0 out of 5 stars Combines wonderful fantasy, magic, and action-adventure, August 17, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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In Jeffrey Winters' Mystic Uncle And The Magic Bridge, Bobby and Jeremy are two boys who are recruited by a character called Mystic Uncle to save a parallel world. Along the way they learn about friendship, love, loyalty, and overcoming obstacles, all the while avoiding violence and using their minds to handle adversity. Original and highly recommended, Mystic Uncle And The Magic Bridge deftly combines wonderful fantasy, magic, and action-adventure, together with an embedded "street smart" message that will help young readers stay safe in the violence so commonplace on today's playgrounds and city streets.