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Kermit Jones Jr.

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April 2014

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A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, former Surface Warfare Officer, and currently a Navy Chaplain, Kermit Jones, Jr. stumbled across the idea of a prepper book for kids when trying to decide how to explain the topic to his four young daughters.

A Navy Reservist, he was recently recalled to Active Duty for a three year tour. In addition to writing children's books, he is an instructor for USAPrepares.com, and he has been featured as a guest on several radio and talkshow broadcasts.

Between kids and his career, he has learned that it is important to "be prepared!"

Having attended high school in a very rural part of Virginia, Kermit later earned his Masters degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently working on his Do ...more

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Kermit Jones Jr. Two ways... first is to just give it time, do something else, take the pressure off. Second is to argue with myself. Nothing gets my creative juices f…moreTwo ways... first is to just give it time, do something else, take the pressure off. Second is to argue with myself. Nothing gets my creative juices flowing like a good, constructive debate. I know that's not for everyone, but usually taking sides helps focus a stance. I throw some stuff on paper. Then mindmap it to coherence. Then start writing.(less)

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Kermit Jones Jr. Successfully conveying a thought to someone else. I love to see kids' eyes light up when they "get it" and start asking follow-on questions. Totally a…moreSuccessfully conveying a thought to someone else. I love to see kids' eyes light up when they "get it" and start asking follow-on questions. Totally awesome!(less)

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Average rating: 4.21 · 24 ratings · 5 reviews · 5 distinct works

	Prepper Pete's Gun of a Son: A Gun Safety Book for Kids by Kermit Jones Jr. (Goodreads Author), Christy Brill (Illustrations) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prepper Pete Prepares: An Introduction to Prepping for Kids by Kermit Jones Jr. (Goodreads Author), Christy Brill (Illustrations) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prepper Pete's Survivalist Sam Stocks Up: The Four B's of Prepping for Kids by Kermit Jones Jr. (Goodreads Author), Christy Brill (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prepper Pete's Twelve Days of Prepper Christmas by Kermit Jones Jr. (Goodreads Author), Christy Brill (Illustrations) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prepper Pete's Twelve Days of Prepper Christmas (Prepper Pete & Friends) by Kermit Jones Jr. (2013) Paperback 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars