Mitchell's Magical Days-The Adventures is a collection of five tales of historical fiction: -Mitchell's Magical Day With Frank and Ivy Stranahan -Mitchell's Magical Day on the New River -Mitchell's Magical Day on South Florida's Atlantic Coast -Mitchell's Magical Day at Historic Bonnet House -Mitchell's Mysterious Day in the Bermuda Triangle. This collection is prepared for intermediate readers (3rd - 5th grade) and highlights significant events that occurred in Fort Lauderdale from the early 1800's through the turn of the 20th century. The author, a long-time south Florida resident, and veteran schoolteacher, provides young readers with a creative presentation of important facts about south Florida's unique history and vivid descriptions of early pioneer life. The story's protagonist, Mitchell, uses his Pop Pop's 'magical' binoculars and his vivid imagination to transport himself into the past where he sees how Tequesta and Seminole Indians, shipwrecking, the House of Refuge, and pioneer citizens slowly shape Florida communities. Mitchell's Magical Days-The Adventures includes a collection of historic photographs, which capture the attention of readers of all ages!
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