Lang Ford has settled into his new home at Fort Goode Military Base. And with his friends Ying, Carlos, and George, he's always ready for a new adventure. From secret hideouts to holiday parties, sack races to rescue missions, Fort Goode is full of surprises. But when news of a reassignment drops, will the kids' friendships survive?
Winsome Bingham is an author and literacy advocate for reading and authentic representation of children and communities in children’s literature. She is a connoisseur of soul food and a master cook (at KidLit dinner parties, reunions, and get-togethers).
Winsome is a teacher by trade and a US Army war and disabled veteran by circumstance. She received both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education, and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults.
You can find her cooking up soul food on Sundays or taking THE WALK to the polls with friends and family. Winsome can also be found writing on a deck while waiting patiently with a camera to capture a submarine shooting out of the water. She lives on a fictional army post called FORT GOODE where you are always WELCOME.
3.5 stars Military kids will love to see their lives reflected in this series. With large typeface, generous page margins, simple sentence structure and realistic dialogue, this series will be especially engaging for emerging readers who may worry about reading a whole book.