The released website for Skip Ashworth’s “Josh and the Skeleton: Christmas Eve Discovery” is now live

“Josh and the Skeleton: Christmas Eve Discovery” by Skip Ashworth now has a live author’s website. This website presents information about the author as well as about how and where to buy his book.

The US Review of Books commended this masterpiece, saying that “the setting and characters are realistically portrayed. Ashworth really shines in nailing the appropriate tone and vocabulary for the upper elementary/lower middle-grade readers he targets. This book should be a great addition to the libraries found in those schools, and it would be a good gift to give to those who enjoy outdoor adventures. It is particularly well-suited to the reluctant male reader who steers clear of lengthy reads.”

Author Skip Ashworth is an award-winning teacher and coach who has worked with students from fifth grade through college for fifty years. He also interpreted for the deaf. He developed his own Oklahoma history course, taking students around the state for two weeks in a traveling classroom. He enjoys learning about and participating in the Chickasaw culture with his wife, who is part Chickasaw.

As a teacher, Skip aims to communicate with his students and present information in intriguing and significant ways. He developed his own Oklahoma history course, taking students around the state for two weeks in a traveling classroom.

Aside from being a teacher in the classroom, Skip was also a coach in both basketball and track. Highlights include winning an Oklahoma State basketball championship, being labeled an Oklahoma All-State basketball coach, and coaching multiple Oklahoma Track State Champions.

This book was nominated for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award. The Eric Hoffer Book Award commemorates the memory of the famous American philosopher Eric Hoffer by honoring outstanding writing and the independent spirit of small publishers. Since its foundation, Hoffer has grown to become one of the most prestigious worldwide book awards for small, academic, and independent presses. The same book was displayed at the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse) and at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB).

“Josh and the Skeleton: Christmas Eve Discovery” is a story of confronting one’s biggest fears. Josh gulped hard, trying to catch his breath. What’s that, boy? Flash barked but didn’t look back at his master. I don’t remember seeing that truck there before now. Flash’s curiosity finally took over, and he sprinted toward the snow-covered blue pickup. The door windows were down, and the front windshield was shattered into a sea-green mosaic of a thousand pieces. Is that what I think it is, Flash? Is that a bone hanging out of the window?

Even though Christmas is almost approaching, Josh, Caroline, and Grandma don’t feel particularly festive. The siblings’ grandparents raised them, but with Grandpa’s recent death, the family isn’t feeling as joyful as usual. Josh can’t help but hurry outside to explore the snow with his dog, Flash, even though it isn’t typical for Oklahoma to see such a heavy snowfall.

Josh and Flash soon find themselves in a ravine on a portion of the old Cheyenne campground, despite having been advised not to go there. At this point, Josh starts to hear unsettling noises and finds a truck that has a human skeleton inside of it. Josh and Flash rush home in fear, and Josh is unsure whether or not to notify anyone. Even worse, it appears that the noises followed Josh home.

If you’re interested in purchasing “Josh and the Skeleton: Christmas Eve Discovery” by Skip Ashworth, you may look up the price range to get an idea of how much it’ll cost before you buy it. Moreover, there is an online contact form where you can leave a message for the author.

Visit Skip Ashworth’s website at https://skipashworth.com/author/.