Fletcher McKenzie and the Passage to Whole

Fletcher McKenzie is no ordinary 14-year-old from western Maine. He is going to inherit his family's business in less than four years. But first he has to save not only the business itself but both his parents. Fletcher's adventures start when he notices a mysterious ancient portrait of Mollyockett, a Pequawket Indian who lived in the 1700s, hanging in his parent's bedroom. Her eyes seem to come alive and stare directly at Fletcher. And after finding an old riddle found on the back of the painting, Uncle Woodrow reveals a secret to Fletcher saying, "What I tell you, you must never tell a soul."

When, with the help of many co-conspirators, Fletcher discovers a passage that has been a McKenzie family secret for generations, this fast-paced, page-turning adventure begins in earnest. The passage leads to a spectacular world called Whole, where Fletcher unlocks a secret power and battles an ancient enemy of the McKenzie family. Urgency is paramount when Fletcher learns that he, with the help of Mollyockett and others in Whole, can quickly end the pandemic that is sweeping the globe by discovering an effective vaccine. He must hurry, though, as his time is limited due to Whole's mysterious secrets.

This book is truly a wonderful read. The historical tidbits are enchanting; the action is thrilling. Read it and discover why many call Fletcher, "the American Harry Potter!"

"Fletcher McKenzie and the Passage to Whole" was written with the help of the students in the Author Studies Program at the Farwell Elementary School (Lewiston, Maine). They added the element of a world-wide pandemic so that the book gives readers excitement, vividly funny characters, healthy eating, Covid19 exhaustion, magical journeys, confusing and strange adventures, danger, and closure. The publication of the book was made possible with a grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation.

Gary Savage is the author of several health and fitness books. He is a graduate of Dean College, Boston College, and has a doctorate from Suffolk University. In 2019, Gary was voted Best Artist in Portland. He resides on the coast of Maine.Lily Beaulieu is twelve years old and loves Maine. She has been participating in Author Studies for your years and has won many contests in the program. She enjoys playing soccer, basketball, and camping with family and friends.Ella was a dedicated member of Author Studies for three years. Ella and her group took first place at the end-of-the-year competition with their Mollyockett and Hannibal Hamlin presentation. She has high goals and expectations for herself and hopes to be an author in the future.Hailey is an eleven-year old sixth grader. She has been in Author Studies for three years. She enjoys reading Fletcher McKenzie and other books. She is a past recipient of the Barbara Bush Scholarship Award in Author Studies. She is an avid soccer player and downhill skier.Liam Martin has been in Author Studies for three years at Farwell Elementary School. He has designed a unique Fletcher McKenzie treasure map, created a new character for the book, edited numerous chapters, and participated in all writing assignments. He was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Barbara Bush Scholarship Award last year in Author Studies.Alex says "he is a typical kid from Maine." He enjoys school, movies, video games, and playing with his friends. Alex has always been drawn to reading and writing, making him a perfect fit for the Author Studies Program. Working on this book has been a particular pleasure for Alex and a wonderful opportunity. His dream is to write a novel of his own.Jack Caron is in the sixth grade and very active. He loves sports, hockey, hiking, and downhill skiing. Jack has been participating in Author Studies for three years and believes it has played a huge part in his success at school. The Author Studies program has taught him to "listen, pay attention to his fellow peers, work hard, and put in the effort to succeed in life." He is excited about the future of Author Studies at Farwell Elementary.Charlotte is in the sixth grade at Farwell Elementary and a veteran of the Author Studies Program. She has been a leader in group projects for three years. With her hard work and dedicated participation, she has won numerous awards and certificates. She loves skateboarding, biking, lacrosse, playing video games, and hanging out with her friends.