Johnny Sparks and Toby
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A boy named Johnny Sparks who lives in the 1800's flies to places of his choice on the back of a giant pelican named Toby. Johnny sees a sailing ship, a Native American village, a buffalo, a cowboy, a paddle boat on the Mississippi River, and giant sequoia trees in California. Toby also takes Johnny to help others in need on some of these travels.
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Johnny Sparks lives on a farm in America long ago before cell phones, cars, and even lights were invented. To keep himself entertained, Johnny loves to read books about faraway places. But one day when he sees a gigantic shadow fly overhead, Johnny runs to hide in the woods. As he peers out from the cover of the trees, Johnny can hardly believe his eyes when he sees a pelican as big as his home looking back at him.
As soon as Johnny learns that Toby the pelican is there to take him to faraway places, he hops on Toby’s back. Thanks to Toby, Johnny sees a sailing ship, a Native American village, a buffalo, a cowboy, a paddle boat on the Mississippi River, and giant sequoia trees in California. Even though they love their adventures, new friends Toby and Johnny also help others in need as Toby teaches the young boy the value of learning, hard work, and faith.
Johnny Sparks and Toby is a children’s tale of a gigantic pelican and a boy who pair together on an adventure to see faraway places, help those in need, and share an important message.
About the Author
Bob Morris served in the US Air Force for twenty-six years and The Salvation Army for more than nine years. He is an airplane pilot and the author of The Cloudwalkers, Tommy Tott’s Raft Adventure, Simon Scott’s Dream to Fly, Lessons from Chickens and Ducks, and Fantastic Feathered Friends. He resides in Collinsville, Illinois.