"A startling different and engaging children's book on risk and redemption!"

By: C.S. Fritz

Genres: Childrens

Posted: July 17, 2014

For two whole years, ten year old Frederick Cottonmouth had gone to the river by his little house. Then, one day, the unexpected happens. His life changed when he discovers a very mysterious black egg. What is it? Where does it come from?

When little Freddie seeks the answer to his questions, he finds out that interesting adventures can happen if he makes and keeps a promise? Can Freddie do that? What will happen if he makes the wrong choice?

With his background as a creative artist and as a Pastor at Reality LA in Los Angeles, Casey (C.S.) Fritz, the author and illustrator of COTTONMOUTH AND THE RIVER has presented a very unique children's book that will be a delight both for children and to the adults that may be reading the story to them.

COTTONMOUTH AND THE RIVER is Book One in a planned series, with Cottonmouth and the Great Gift due out later this year. While no age level is described, I would suggest it would be more suitable for children aged eight and up. The story is very imaginative and the drawings are engaging. Several of the drawings, along with a trailer on the story, can be viewed on Fritz's website at www.csfritz.com. Many of the pages are drawn illustrations without text leaving it up to the child's imagination or for older readers to ask questions to young children about what Freddie might be feeling.

The story is inclusive for children of any background and is full of strange adventurous happenings with an underlying message of risk, yearnings, mistakes made, and redemption. COTTONMOUTH AND THE RIVER has the potential to be that classic and well-worn book that kids want to read time and time again.

Book Summary

Meet Freddie Cottonmouth - A Boy Who Loves the River, Big Adventures, and a Furry Beast named Tug.

Tug loves taking Freddie on wild adventures—trips to the moon, building castles, or catching fireflies with Freddie riding on his wide furry back. When Freddie finds a mysterious egg, Tug makes him promise never to eat it. But Freddie is about to discover that broken promises come at a great price.

This is the rare children's story—both bold and tender and brimming with moments of great risk, adventure, and heart. Combining the artistic wonder of Where the Wild Things Are with the timeless storytelling of The Polar Express, this story will capture both the imagination and the intelligence of children and their parents as it sheds light on the power of sin, sacrifice, and redemption.

Cottonmouth and the River by C.S. Fritz

Cottonmouth and the River

by: C.S. Fritz

David C Cook
May 1, 2014
On Sale: May 1, 2014
Featuring: Freddie Cottonmouth
112 pages
ISBN: 0781410339
EAN: 9780781410335
Paperback

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