D. L. Yamada's Newly Released "Old Charlie, The Fire Horse" is a Charming Historical Children's Story About an old Horse Teaching His Master New Tricks
"Old Charlie, The Fire Horse" from Christian Faith Publishing author D. L. Yamada is an engaging children's book set in 19th-century Gold Rush California where a Chinese laundryman named Chi Wei is excited about purchasing an old workhorse from the local fire station to become his new colleague--except feisty Old Charlie has other plans.
MEADVILLE, Pa., Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Old Charlie, The Fire Horse": a fun, historical story for primary school kids. "Old Charlie, The Fire Horse" is the creation of published author D. L. Yamada, a retired elementary art history teacher, a grandmother, and second-generation Chinese American born and raised in Southern California.
Yamada shares, "Leaving his home in China, Chi Wei, is pursuing a dream of a better life in Gum San, the Gold Mountain, or California. After working many long hours doing laundry for the townspeople, he has finally saved enough money to purchase a horse to help him with his business. He soon discovers that Old Charlie has a mind of his own and seemingly does not want to be a 'retired' fire horse. Old Charlie stubbornly and defiantly continues to escape to the local firehouse at every opportunity to ring the fire bell. Poor, frustrated Chi Wei is at wits' end, thinking maybe it is best to return Old Charlie to the fire brigade.
Find out what Chi Wei decides to do and discover how an old, proud horse like Old Charlie brings opportunity, adventure, and friendship to his new owner.
Old Charlie, the Fire Horse is based on the antics of a legendary fire horse that actually lived and served the local fire brigade in the Gold Country in the 1860s. This story gives young minds a glimpse into what America looked like during the Gold Rush days in California."
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, D. L. Yamada's new book is a richly imagined tale that introduces an interesting old world in a vivid new light.
Old Charlie's fun and educational story sheds this light on the lives of Chinese travelers who left China to start anew in America, ultimately becoming a significant part of the New World's historical and cultural landscape.
View a synopsis of "Old Charlie, The Fire Horse" on YouTube.
Consumers can purchase "Old Charlie, The Fire Horse" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about "Old Charlie, The Fire Horse", contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.
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