A New Book for the SS UNITED STATES Fan!
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In this must have children's book, E.B. Fletcher has captured a touching trilogy in the relationship of Grandson, Grandfather and Grandfather's ship - the S.S. UNITED STATES.

Author E.B. Fletcher is a school educator and personal friend of Commodore Alexanderson, last master of America's all but forgotten flagship - the S.S. UNITED STATES.

While young children will enjoy reading this book, adults will be moved by the sentiment and delighted to have this unique book that blends nautical and family themes. See below for more about the book and author.
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Send me ________ copies of Grandfather's Ship, The S.S. UNITED STATES.

Enclosed is _______________ which includes shipping and handling and Virginia Tax if applicable.

PRICING: Via UPS Ground is $27.50 per book. (VA Residents cost, with 4.5% VA tax is: $28.29)

PRICING: Via US Mail is $23.00 per book. (VA Residents cost, with 4.5% VA tax is: $23.79)

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  • E.B. Fletcher
    PMB 146
    3420 Pump Road
    Richmond, Virginia 23233-1111

Books will ship in late October. This limited edition printing is published by The Dietz Press.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: E.B. Fletcher is an Administrative Reading Specialist in an elementary school near Richmond, VA, USA. Now 37, "Fletch" has adored the Commodore and the UNITED STATES since childhood. As a child, Fletch would often visit relatives in Hampton, Virginia and on every visit always look for those red, white and blue smokestacks! The Big U was moored there from 1969 until 1992.

READING LEVEL: The book is written on an approximate third grade reading level but any non-reading child will benefit from having it read to them. The book includes web site listings and defined nautical terms. In addition to information about the ship, the book contains color illustrations, pictures from Fort Schyuler and more. The book is approximately 50 pages long. With the purchase of each book, the child receives a FREE button from the Commodore's school, Fort Schyuler.

This book is historical fiction and is told from the eyes of a six year old, Jon, who lives in Philadelphia and adores the "lonely ship." Jon eventually finds out that his own Grandfather has a very special connection to this ship - a grand ship called the S.S. UNITED STATES.

Color Illustrations by Wendy Bruce.

Print out this order form, complete and send your order today. Returned checks will be subject to a $30 service fee. (ref-gf09)

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