Small Plane Big Engine: The Adventures of Sparks

by Michael Grekin

Small Plane, Big The Adventures of Sparks is a heartwarming, rhyming children’s story about courage, self-belief, and discovering that being small can be a big advantage.

When wildfires threaten the forest and the biggest planes can’t reach the flames, Sparks — a small but determined firefighting plane — must face his doubts and prove that heart and determination matter more than size. Through bravery, teamwork, and perseverance, Sparks shows young readers that everyone has a special role to play.

Perfect for children ages 3–7, this beautifully illustrated story celebrates confidence, resilience, and the power of believing in yourself.

Kindle Edition

Published December 22, 2025

About the author

Michael Grekin is the author of the Fractured Time Series, a collection of high-concept science fiction thrillers exploring time, technology, survival, and the unintended consequences of human ambition.

Blending cinematic storytelling with speculative science, history, psychological tension, and morally complex characters, his novels combine fast-paced suspense with deeper explorations of fragile systems, human behavior, and the forces that shape civilization.

The Fractured Time Series includes:
A Reckoning in Time, A Paradox in Time, The Napoleon Paradox, The Da Vinci Paradox, and Extinction in Time.

The Tell marks Grekin’s first foray into psychological crime fiction, exploring gambling, surveillance, artificial intelligence, and the dangerous illusion that human behavior can be predicted and controlled.

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, and now based in Bordeaux, France, he continues developing stories at the intersection of science, history, technology, and suspense.