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The Ancient Burial Ground
Three boys follow a mysterious stranger beyond the familiar trails of Cattail Lake—and discover that courage is tested where legend and memory meet.
A debut collection by Jack Bardin Harvon
Tales from the Summer
Under a Sturgeon Moon
Four stories. One great moon. A summer that never left.
Wonder · Courage · Friendship · Family
Beneath one great moon
Some summers end.
Their stories don’t.
In Jack Bardin Harvon’s debut collection, Grandpop Walter’s stories turn family vacations into something timeless. Strange encounters, old legends, brave companions, and one remarkable local life unfold beneath an August moon.
Warm, mysterious, and deeply human, this collection invites younger readers, families, and anyone who remembers the magic of a grandparent’s voice to sit down and listen.
“To a young boy, the lake and the surrounding countryside felt magical.”
Inside the book
Four stories to carry home
Folklore, local history, childhood adventure, and the bonds that outlast a season.
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The Hawk’s Beak
A lyrical origin tale of Manuto and Oshura, two hawks whose devotion transforms the shape of every hawk that follows.
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The Dog Face Tree
A beloved lake dog becomes a guardian, a hero, and—perhaps—something that remains long after goodbye.
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William Tecumseh Sherman Aberdeen MacDonald
An ordinary life becomes an unforgettable local history of family, service, loss, resilience, and home.
For readers who love
Grandparent stories
Summer adventure
Lake-country folklore
Family read-alouds
Heartfelt local history
First edition · 2026
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