Hawk Mountain

About the Book

“Hawk Mountain: is an exciting adventure story about four teenage boys who climb a mountain to observe a hawk migration as part of a school project.

Chip Callahan is the reluctant leader of this group. His Grandpa Goody says “Chip is at the dumb and happy age”. He would rather practice his jump shot and cross over dribble than study.

His pals, Foosie, Jelly and Brain bring a variety of talents and quirks to this expedition.

Along the way they have to battle Mother Nature, wild animals and an assortment of evil people trying to do them harm. They meet an amazing hawk named “Huey” who gives new meaning to the word “hero”. The boys get lost inside a secret mountain tunnel, save a hermit’s life, rescue a girl hostage. The girl brings unexpected courage and skills that aid group survival. Their canoe capsizes in the wild white water of “Dragon’s Run” just as the story’s big climax is about to unfold.

The boys learn that Evil doesn’t need a reason, noble decisions can have deadly consequences and loyal friends are one of life’s most beautiful gifts.

About the Author

George C. Monagan is a Professor Emeritus at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York. This award winning author has over forty years in Education as a teacher, administrator, and coach. His high school and college basketball teams have won many championships. Professor Monagan’s poetry has been published is over 70 North American literary journals. He has a motivational book in print “How to Turn Your Brain into a Gold Mind”. His “Slam Dunker” basketball instructional booklets have been used by thousands of high school and college atheletes to improve their game. Mr. Monagan is now writing a series of young adult adventure novels. With his wife and family he now resides in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York.