FARMINGTON – Two University of Maine at Farmington professors have written a childrens book, The Wicked Small People of Whiskey Bridge. The authors will give a presentation on the book at the Farmington Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7:00 pm.
Jon Oplinger teaches anthropology and sociology and is also the author of two works of non-fiction, “The Politics of Demonology” and “Quang Tri Cadence.”
Elizabeth Cooke is a professor of composition and creative writing. She has also written two novels, “Complicity” and “Zeena,” as well as the children’s book, “Tong Ting Finds a Family.”
For more information regarding this event contact DDG Booksellers, 193 Broadway, Farmington, Me 04938 at 778-3454, or by email at info@ddgbooks.com
From the Publisher
“The Little People were a happy and peaceful clan who lived in the crater of a wonderful volcano. There, they were surrounded by their favorite smells-sweet sulfur, in particular-and were always warm and comfortable. It was safe there, too, because the predators stayed away, which was very important for the Little People, each of them no more than twelve inches tall. Then, one terrible day, things begin to go wrong. The hiss of steam in their happy home comes less and less. The sweet sulfur fades, growing weaker by the day. Their volcano is dying; soon, it will no longer be a safe, warm, comfortable place to call home. The Little People are forced to flee, and they find themselves in a Maine mill town, lost and afraid. How will they survive? Who will come to their aid in this strange, new land? Luckily, two curious kids, Timothy and Xandre, discover the Little People and befriend the strange clan. With the help of their new friends-plus a helpful grandma and a friendly dog-the Little People might be safe after all, despite the absence of sulfur and heat. At a chaotic town meeting, the fates of the Little People will be ultimately decided.”
Praise for The Wicked Small People of Whiskey Bridge
” Some part of each of us will suspect that The Wicked Small People of Whiskey Bridge is a true story but that the authors are doing a cover up to protect everybody, large and small. Wicked believable.”
—Carolyn Chute
Glad to see Jon has another book out. Have enjoyed his others.