An Exciting Day in the Life of Maria, Speedy and Skinny

This book was inspired by the author’s journey to a small, typhoon-stricken village in the Philippines. In just a few pages, Brosky has filled it with real-life stories from the village. Some are light humor accounts such as a funny story about a never-before-seen airplane flying over the village. There are also more serious accounts about a frightening typhoon and a family’s desperate attempt to save their bamboo hut. This is a charming story that both adults and children alike can appreciate. It opens up opportunities for discussion and learning to take place.

Since the Filipino children love to read, the author built a library in his orphanage, which is supplied periodically with new books by Aliiolani School in Hawaii. He hopes An Exciting Day in the Life of Maria, Speedy, and Skinny will bring joy not only to the children of the Philippines but also to readers everywhere.

-- George Brosky