Officer Jack

by James Burd Brewster, Mary Barrows (Illustrations)

While patrolling Hamilton Township's Riverfront Park, Officer Jack and Officer Kate hear shouts for help. Running to the boat ramp they see a car in the river with a lady trapped inside. Officer Jack can't open the doors and the car is rapidly filling with water. Can Officer Kate find a solution before the car sinks?

The Officer Jack series of children's illustrated story books describes the adventures of Officer Jack and Officer Kate as they patrol Hamilton Township. On foot or in Car 14, they are committed to preserving property, protecting people, and stopping crime.

Called "Good Books for Young Boys and Girls" the Officer Jack and Uncle Rocky, Fireman stories make up the "Glad To Do It!" series of children's illustrated story books. The stories are free of bad behavior and the characters are kind, friendly people who enjoy helping others. "Glad To Do It!" books emphasize service to others and devotion to duty as each story ends with the trademark statement, "Glad to do it!"

Visit www.GladToDoIt.net to download free coloring pages and order other books in the "Glad To Do It!" series

34 pages, Hardcover

Published June 9, 2016

About the author

James Burd Brewster was raised in Albany, NY, learned to sail on Lake Champlain, navigated a Polar Icebreaker in the US Coast Guard, and married Katie Spivey from Wilmington, NC. They lived in Baltimore, MD when Ben and Luke heard the Rocky Hill, Fireman stories. The family grew to five (Ben, Luke, Rachel, Andrew, Sam) and settled in Pomfret, MD, outside of Washington, DC. Ben and Luke are no longer 6 and 41/2. Ben is a Marine, married, and father of 5 and Luke is an Apple employee in Chicago, IL. Ben now reads Uncle Rocky stories to his children (Levi, Micah, Judah, Felicity, and Seth).

Reviews

[Dedra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both male and female officers are characters in the book. The officers are racially diverse as well. The story is based on a real-life event- I think students will find this interesting. At the end of the book, Officer Jack gives thanks to God. I don't think this is an issue, just something to be aware of. These books would also be appropriate for MS/HS special education students or as a hi/lo selection for secondary students interested in police work.

[Patti P · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a nice sweet story. I love how it is based on an actual event. I will be reading it to my grandchildren when they come to visit this summer and I will let you know when they thought also.