“Flyin' Kai: A Pelican's Tale”, written by Duncan P. Forgey. The book will be displayed by the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, which will take place on April 20-21, 2024, at the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles, USA. The L.A. Times Festival of Books is the most significant literary festival in the country, showcasing the beauty of literature and culture and bringing together the world's best authors, publishers, and artists.

Duncan P. Forgey's “Flyin' Kai” follows a pelican named Kai. Feeling restricted by parents, school, and friends, Kai flies from his Anacapa Island home to the mainland in search of a legendary magical mountain. Teaming up with a blue-footed booby from México, the two experience and observe the damage that humanity is inflicting upon nature and wildlife.

People who have read Duncan's coming-of-age story describe it as a thoughtful book with an unforgettable plot and a profoundly beloved main character. Educators have praised Duncan's creativity, comparing his book to a modern-day “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” and recommending it to learners of all ages. “Flyin' Kai: A Pelican's Tale” strikes at the hearts of readers of all ages, especially young adults, environmentalists, and baby boomers.

“Flyin' Kai” received a positive review from Kirkus Review, for its storyline and character and plot development. “A Pelican explores an earth that humankind has all but destroyed…Avian characters inspire in this appealing environmental tale,” the review says.

Experience Kai's exhilarating adventures as he discovers the true purpose of his life through speed diving, surfing, and endless encounters in “Flyin' Kai: A Pelican's Tale” by Duncan P. Forgey. Get a copy, available in paperback and eBook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

For more information about Duncan P. Forgey and his works, visit www.duncanforgey.com. Visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2024 at booth #225 to check out the book's display.

Author

Since childhood, Duncan has been a thalassophile. He loves the sea and marine life. He has taught and counseled in schools of all ages, helping young people through the challenges of growing up.

A writer since 1971, “Flyin' Kai” is the accumulation of many years of writing about his beloved oceans.

Book details

“Flyin' Kai: A Pelican's Tale”
Author: Duncan P. Forgey
Genre: Hero's journey/environmental
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Published date: March 24, 2022

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