The Adventures of Christopher & Rocket are designed to be an interactive experience between adults and child. These stories weave together adventure, moral values, and timeless wisdom, offering meaningful life lessons along the way. Even if your child is an early reader, you can use the "Parent Tips" noted throughout the chapters, and at the back of each book to engage them with discussion questions and share personal experiences to reinforce the story's message. My hope is that these moments become cherished memories for you and your child. Sincerely, RB Bowen
While Christopher and Rocket are perched on their favorite oak tree admiring the stars, a blazing fireball streaks across the night sky and crashes into the forest. Rocket spots it first - and together, they rush to investigate. To their amazement, they discover a wrecked spaceship and a frightened alien family - a father, mother, son, and little daughter. Acting fast, Christopher rescues them from the flames and hides them deep in the woods. Knowing the adults would never understand, he calls on his friends from Willow Lane - Chrissie, April, Faith, James, and Andy - to help protect the stranded visitors. But danger lurks nearby. The school bullies, Billy and Derek, have overheard the secret and are plotting to capture the smallest alien for a reward. As the kids race to keep their new friends safe, teamwork, courage, and compassion become their greatest weapons - and the key to helping the alien family find their way Back to Mars.
Bowen, R. B.: - In the heart of R.B. Bowen resides a lifelong passion for crafting stories that resonate with the spirit of adventure, wisdom, and timeless values. From the early echoes of childhood songs to the heroic tales of icons like Superman, Batman and the Lone Ranger. Bowen's journey into the world of storytelling was steeped in the tapestry of inspiration drawn from the realms of pop culture.As destiny would have it, R.B. Bowen's path led him to the decks of the USS Midway, an aircraft carrier sailing the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, during his time in the Marine Corps. It was amidst these waters that the seeds of creativity were sown, as Bowen penned the very first draft of the tale that would later become, "The Adventures of Christopher & Rocket."The passage of two decades found the story still alive within Bowen's heart, waiting for the perfect moment to emerge. That moment arrived when Bowen, now a father, shared the story of Christopher and Rocket as a heartfelt bedtime tale for his youngest daughter. Little did he know that this simple act would etch a lasting image in her mind, a memory that would endure for over 25 years.With the encouragement of his daughter, who has become a parent herself, Bowen embarked on a new chapter of his writing journey. Drawn by the echoes of his past and the persistent whisper of his daughter's voice, he dedicated nearly a year to meticulously refining and shaping his cherished story.Now, with boundless affection and unwavering dedication, R.B. Bowen presents the world with the forth of four enchanting books. Each page of his work is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling, connecting generations through the magic of imagination, courage, and heartfelt wisdom.
