Rufus Steele 1938 [Paperback]

Susan C. Turner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2009

The first in a series of adventure books, Rufus Steele 1938 is the story of a rural doctor who arrives in Friendsville, MD in 1938 to practice medicine in this small farming community. He meets 14-year-old Henry Murphy, and together they experience the exhilarations and dangers of depression life. Mysterious and courageous, Dr. Rufus Steele proves to be a powerful ally to Henry and his brothers. Strong bonds develop among them, but larger questions remain. Who is Rufus Steele? Why did he come to Friendsville? and How long will he stay?

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About the Author

Susan C. Turner is the author of the acclaimed Rufus Steele adventure series, several picture books, most notably Benjamin Barley's Button (2010) and an ancient Asian graphic folk tale, The King's Flowers (2011). Her latest work, Small Black Boxes, is a tribute to the men and women who have died in service to their country, and most particularly to their families. Her work engages children's timeless interests in outdoor adventure and the challenges of growing up. Rufus Steele 1938 is the first in a series of three Rufus Steele adventure books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 123 pages
• Publisher: Harry Douglas Press; First edition (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982284209
• ISBN-13: 978-0982284209
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,904,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Susan C. Turner, born in NY and raised in Miami, is the author of the acclaimed Rufus Steele adventure series. She is well known for her delightful picture books, including Benjamin Barley's Button which she wrote and illustrated. Turner is noted for her portrayal of the lives of young people, the challenges they face in growing up, and the decisions they must make in becoming who they are. One of her recent works, Small Black Boxes, a tribute to the men and women who have died in service to our country, and most particularly to the families they leave behind, received positive reviews from readers and book critic Kirkus Discoveries. Under the name Eve Palmer, she also writes and illustrates a series of ancient folk tales. Her latest work, co-authored with Warren W. Teets (World War II veteran) and published in October 2011, is the third book in the Rufus Steele adventure series: Rufus Steele 1943. The book is a competitor for the ForeWord Book of the Year in the Young Adult Fiction category. She is a sought-after speaker at local schools and libraries. Turner lives and writes in Tampa, Florida with her husband, John, and cat, Jake. She is a member of the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and The Royal Society of Literature. More information is available on her author website www.authorsusancturner.com. Four of her books are now available as eBooks in Kindle format.