“Misadventures of Rodney the Bear”

Coming in Fall of 2025 

Coming soon is the long-awaited adventures of Rodney the Bear, a collection of stories for children of all ages. Unbeknownst to most, there is a remarkable group of teddy bears living on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Visible only to children and adults retaining their childlike imagination, they inhabit Ursidae Lane, where Tallulah and Stanley manage a home for orphan bears, all rescued from the Island of Forgotten Bears. Rodney and his friends have a knack for mischief, while famous scientist/inventor Cool Breeze lives next door with another colorful group.

Rodney, the twenty-first child in his family, is lost by his family, adopted by pandas Seymour and Hilda, and later joins the Ursidae community. With a knack for causing trouble, Rodney develops an obsession for cheeseburgers. With the help of a host of characters, he manages to go from one comic situation to another … from almost starting a war to accidentally being launched into space. Meet a host of memorable characters: Carl Ton, a secret aide to the president, and Chuck, the first bear in space. With the group's support, Rodney finally connects with his better side.

The characters and stories are an outflow of the author’s life and experiences and are a memorial to his sister, an actual character in the stories. You will enjoy their antics and the powerful message the book presents.