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Tyler Hill's Decision
On his first camping trip to the Appalachian Mountains Tyler is attacked by bears and carried off deep into the mountains. He escapes but is hopelessly lost.
He meets an old Cherokee man who helps him find his way home and at the same time teaches Tyler about the mountains and the Cherokee people.
This is also a story about a young man’s search for answers about his heritage and the decisions he makes.
He meets an old Cherokee man who helps him find his way home and at the same time teaches Tyler about the mountains and the Cherokee people.
This is also a story about a young man’s search for answers about his heritage and the decisions he makes.
140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2010
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About the author
Dannie C. Hill
4 books23 followersI live with my wife in Thailand and on occasion in Houston, Texas. Most of my writing is done in Thailand. I have four published novels that are enjoyed by many readers.
When not writing I love sailing, motorcycles and farming. My wife and I have a small farm in Thailand and it’s hard work but relaxes my mind while my daydreams take shape on paper. Thailand allows the sounds of English to quiet and my daydreams come to life.
Learn more about me as a writer at my blog: A Writer’s Life in Thailand.
When not writing I love sailing, motorcycles and farming. My wife and I have a small farm in Thailand and it’s hard work but relaxes my mind while my daydreams take shape on paper. Thailand allows the sounds of English to quiet and my daydreams come to life.
Learn more about me as a writer at my blog: A Writer’s Life in Thailand.
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June 16, 2012
A story your child should read.
Surprise, Dannie! I finally, oh my goodness, got to read Tyler Hill’s Decision.
Before anything else, I must mention that I find it extremely hard to read and review a book by an author I consider a friend. There are a few and I will be getting to their books – all in good time. It’s one thing being asked to review a book by an author I don’t know as opposed to reviewing a book by an author I call a friend. It’s nerve wracking as I so want to like their book, yet I’m scared that I won’t. Also, I have to critique it in a sense. All I can do is be honest in sharing my thoughts and feelings, regardless of ‘issues’.
I read Tyler Hill’s Decision a week ago without telling the author – not even a hint. Dannie asked me months ago, when I first met him, if I would read Tyler Hill’s Decision after chatting to him one day about bullying and so on. I said I would, but never got to it. I have now!
Tyler is on his first camping trip – what an adventure. When camping in an area where bears are prominent is always a risk, but one always hopes they will be left in peace. Not so for Tyler and his family, as the expected happens and unfortunately bears attack. Tyler, clever boy that he is, hides out inside of his sleeping bag, but, as everyone has shot off in a different direction in understandable fear, the bears make off with it. Now the true adventure begins, because not only was it a terrifying journey for Tyler on the back of one of the bears, it was funny at times too, not to mention what a whopper of a story he could share with anyone and everyone afterwards – should he live to tell the tale.
He lives, of course, and finds himself alone with only the two bears for company; bears who desperately want to eat him. However, Tyler manages to outwit, outsmart and outrun these cunning bears who have kept him under siege for a few days. Tyler now finds himself completely lost and trudges through the mountains in search of his family, when he happens across a very wise Cherokee man by the name of Walter (Light Foot). Walter takes Tyler under his wing and proceeds to impart on him a world of knowledge. Tyler is now on a real adventure and one he won’t ever forget. He is fascinated by what he learns about the Cherokee people; they may live a humble (I believe richer) life in the mountains, but boy are they wiser than most.
Tyler has struggled most of life in regards to his heritage, never quite sure how to answer when asked by other kids. You see, he’s not only white, black and Cherokee, but he is many nations all rolled into one. How exciting is that? Apparently, it isn't for many people. Not only does Walter help Tyler understand how lucky he is, he also teaches him how to hunt out of necessity, but not kill for the sake of killing. The message/s within this book are really awe inspiring and how sad that most people are just not interested in their fellow man, or are never interested enough to learn about another’s heritage. Most don’t even bother to look beyond what’s on the outside. This is a book your child should read whether they read it themselves, you read it with them or you read it to them.
I loved this book, and it made me cry. I embrace stories that make me think and turn me into an emotional sap; after all, that’s the point. This is a ‘feel good book’. When I read the last page, I felt good. There’s hope yet - there always is.
Surprise, Dannie! I finally, oh my goodness, got to read Tyler Hill’s Decision.
Before anything else, I must mention that I find it extremely hard to read and review a book by an author I consider a friend. There are a few and I will be getting to their books – all in good time. It’s one thing being asked to review a book by an author I don’t know as opposed to reviewing a book by an author I call a friend. It’s nerve wracking as I so want to like their book, yet I’m scared that I won’t. Also, I have to critique it in a sense. All I can do is be honest in sharing my thoughts and feelings, regardless of ‘issues’.
I read Tyler Hill’s Decision a week ago without telling the author – not even a hint. Dannie asked me months ago, when I first met him, if I would read Tyler Hill’s Decision after chatting to him one day about bullying and so on. I said I would, but never got to it. I have now!
Tyler is on his first camping trip – what an adventure. When camping in an area where bears are prominent is always a risk, but one always hopes they will be left in peace. Not so for Tyler and his family, as the expected happens and unfortunately bears attack. Tyler, clever boy that he is, hides out inside of his sleeping bag, but, as everyone has shot off in a different direction in understandable fear, the bears make off with it. Now the true adventure begins, because not only was it a terrifying journey for Tyler on the back of one of the bears, it was funny at times too, not to mention what a whopper of a story he could share with anyone and everyone afterwards – should he live to tell the tale.
He lives, of course, and finds himself alone with only the two bears for company; bears who desperately want to eat him. However, Tyler manages to outwit, outsmart and outrun these cunning bears who have kept him under siege for a few days. Tyler now finds himself completely lost and trudges through the mountains in search of his family, when he happens across a very wise Cherokee man by the name of Walter (Light Foot). Walter takes Tyler under his wing and proceeds to impart on him a world of knowledge. Tyler is now on a real adventure and one he won’t ever forget. He is fascinated by what he learns about the Cherokee people; they may live a humble (I believe richer) life in the mountains, but boy are they wiser than most.
Tyler has struggled most of life in regards to his heritage, never quite sure how to answer when asked by other kids. You see, he’s not only white, black and Cherokee, but he is many nations all rolled into one. How exciting is that? Apparently, it isn't for many people. Not only does Walter help Tyler understand how lucky he is, he also teaches him how to hunt out of necessity, but not kill for the sake of killing. The message/s within this book are really awe inspiring and how sad that most people are just not interested in their fellow man, or are never interested enough to learn about another’s heritage. Most don’t even bother to look beyond what’s on the outside. This is a book your child should read whether they read it themselves, you read it with them or you read it to them.
I loved this book, and it made me cry. I embrace stories that make me think and turn me into an emotional sap; after all, that’s the point. This is a ‘feel good book’. When I read the last page, I felt good. There’s hope yet - there always is.
February 5, 2012
The author had my attention the minute Tyler Hill encounters a black bear and takes a wild ride. That's an impactful start. But the story soon turns into a tale that brings together two centuries. It explores the meaning of race and heritage in a new and different way that is very easy for a young reader to absorb and take a lesson away from without the preaching quality adults often have. I loved Tyler's courage and his dilemma - one we all have in different ways - "Who am I?" I have a grandson who will face a similar situation and will give him the book when he comes of reading age.
Great tale for young adults who are exploring the world and themselves.
Great tale for young adults who are exploring the world and themselves.
March 4, 2011
I have to admit that I wrote this books so I'll let a reader give a review.
This book was a very good read. From the first page to the ending you were caught up in the story. Tyler has a loving family, and was involved with his family. All of the generations,from Grandfarther to Father to Tyler was involved with the family vacations and past family history. The handling of the school bigid's to the eventual decission of the true heratige that Tyler has was excellent. I have recomended this book to my school library and given the book to my grand daughter.
Thank's Dannie
This book was a very good read. From the first page to the ending you were caught up in the story. Tyler has a loving family, and was involved with his family. All of the generations,from Grandfarther to Father to Tyler was involved with the family vacations and past family history. The handling of the school bigid's to the eventual decission of the true heratige that Tyler has was excellent. I have recomended this book to my school library and given the book to my grand daughter.
Thank's Dannie
October 2, 2012
I highly recommend this book to young and old alike. What impressed me were the underlying messages through the obstacles Tyler faced from the bears, to learning of survival, to coming face to face with who he is. Who and where we come from is important. Our heritage is also important. At the end of the day, however, the most important thing is who we choose to be. Tyler chose well!
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