About the Author

Delroy Thompson is a teacher who has worked with children in Hawaii and Florida, and taught at a middle school in North Georgia, in the region where this story is based. Mr. Thompson presently teaches in gifted students in Southern Florida. He holds teaching certificates in social studies, special education, and reading. Thompson's education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science and History and a Master's Degree in Counseling Studies. He is physically disabled and has a can-do spirit. Thompson lives with his wife, daughter, and their golden retriever. His hobbies include history, chess, and writing.