Book character survives on Boy Scouts expertise

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Book character survives on Boy Scouts expertise

 

http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/apr/04/character_survives_boy_scouts_expertise/

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Apr 4, 2009

By Zach Fridell

 

Herby lives in a mountain town in Colorado, much like Steamboat Springs, and as he navigates his way through perils related to being 6 inches tall, Herby learns the value of survival skills and the Boy Scouts.

 

Herbys Secret Formula, the first novel by Colorado writer Sue Hughey, describes the struggles of the title character after he shrinks himself using a special formula. Hughey will hold a book signing from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Epilogue Book Co.

 

His only chance for survival lies in his own ingenuity and the skills he learned in Boy Scouts, states the back cover of the book.

 

Steamboat Scout Master Brian Berry also is quoted on the books back cover.

 

Young readers will be carried forward by the plot and action and delighted by the wonderful illustrations. Older readers will be wondering if they could be as resourceful as Herby in the same circumstances, Berry wrote.

 

Hughey said the book is not only for Scouts, although she encourages readers to join the organization.

 

Id like to see more boys join Boy Scouts.

 

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