GUITAR COWBOY
December 3, 2008 by Felix Mayerhofer · 1 Comment
Indians, cowboys, rustling, and a stampede are all part of this exciting cowboy story in rhyme in the style of Louis L’Amour. At the center of this adventure is a 13-year-old boy who rides, lassos, and shoots with the best of them, deserved of a sheriff’s star. You’ll read this cowboy epic more than once. Read more
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THE TALKING BOWS
December 3, 2008 by Felix Mayerhofer · 2 Comments
If the Disney style is a favorite of yours, this is the story for you. Not only does it feature all the strings, violins, violas, cello, and stringed bass, it even has a banjo for comic relief. Country western, the classics and jazz are all included. To top it off the bows are the main characters, a unique change in the magic world of strings. Read more
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NICK MEETS KNOBBY
November 27, 2008 by Felix Mayerhofer · Leave a Comment
Book 1 - In this first story of a series of eight called the “Adventures of Nick & Knobby,” Nick rescues a dog who used to be part of an animal act. Nick plays the bass drum in the school band, and Knobby, his new dog, has a tail with a knob at the end that looks like a drumstick, and he plays the bass drum, too. Knobby’s former owner causes serious problems after being released from jail. Read more
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THE MAD CONDUCTOR
November 27, 2008 by Felix Mayerhofer · 3 Comments
Hugo Von Flugel is not your ordinary beginning school band director, but a colorful one loved by his students. With an important decision to make, you’ll have the opportunity to see if he makes the correct one. This story comes alive in rhyme. Read more
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THE KINGDOM OF LIPVILLE
November 26, 2008 by Felix Mayerhofer · Leave a Comment
Who is the greatest whistler in the Kingdom of Lipville? Needle Lips and Iron Lips vie for this honor in the annual “Whistling Festival,” with Lady Sweet Lips, daughter of King Lipper in charge of the event. Invading hoards of infectious “Germ People” suddenly interrupt the festivities by attempting to wiggle up the walls. You’ll be anxious to know if Sir Knight Lips and his Lip army will be able to stop them. Read more
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NICK & KNOBBY GO DIGITAL
November 7, 2008 by Felix Mayerhofer · Leave a Comment
Book 2 - Nick builds his own bass drums and organizes a digital bass drum band with Knobby as an integral member. The story includes a French baker whose ultimate survival depends upon the band. Read more
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NICK & KNOBBY IN THE DARING ESCAPE
October 15, 2008 by Felix Mayerhofer · Leave a Comment
Book 3 - Nick and Knobby who have an act where they both play the bass drum, are kidnapped in the “Big City,” and escape just in time for their successful TV debut. Read more
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NICK & KNOBBY GO TO HOLLYWOOD
September 21, 2008 by Felix Mayerhofer · Leave a Comment
Book 4 - Because of Knobby’s supposed cowardice, Nick and Knobby fail their Hollywood screen test. But Knobby proves the Hollywood director to be wrong as he regains his credibility through his eventual heroics. Read more
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JAMIE GETS A SECOND CHANCE
September 21, 2008 by Felix Mayerhofer · Leave a Comment
To his mother’s consternation, Jamie, a future Louis Armstrong, hung out with the wrong type of friends. He’s forced to join band by the school principal, and with the help of his band director, Jamie becomes enamored with an old beat up trumpet, changing his life forever. Read more
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