Strange Tales From A Boy’s Life

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J Louis Messina’s book, Strange Tales from a Boys Life: fiction stories published in Boys’ Life Magazine, is a collection of clever, charming, sometimes creepy stories that, despite its title, can be enjoyed by young readers of any gender. Check it out. – Alan Brennert, author of Moloka’i & Daughter of Moloka’i (2019 release) READ SOME OF BL’S BEST FICTION IN NEW ‘STRANGE’ SHORT STORY COLLECTION: Boys’ Life Magazine has published hundreds of memorable short stories in its nearly 110-year run – from sci-fi to adventure and everything in between. Author J Louis Messina is the brain behind many of those unforgettable tales. Now, Messina has collected some of his best BL fiction in Strange Tales From A Boy’s Life, a collection of surprising short stories that range from the whimsical to the absurd. – Boys’ Life editor Clay Swartz, Boyslife.org J Louis Messina’s new collection of short stories is a delightful blend of juvenile Twilight Zone-type adventures: crisply written, character believable, and deliciously imaginative. Each inevitable twist is a positive one with a valuable lesson for the erring protagonist. Messina’s last line in the witch story reflects the spirit and quality of this entire extraordinary book: “The boys slipped up the steps, closer and closer, then sat listening, fearless. Old Mrs. Wizel had cast her spell after all.” “Strange Tales from a Boy’s Life” will too.

Lou Aguilar

Author of Jake For Mayor and Paper Tigers (October 2018 release)

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$3.99 Kindle eBook/$8.99 paperback

Grades 3-11. Strange Tales From A Boy’s Life is a collection of surprising and humorous short stories published in Boys’ Life Magazine by award-winning author J Louis Messina. These strange stories range from the whimsical to the absurd: A boy must find a snack that helps his teacher think…. The mysterious box a boy receives from his grandfather will give him anything he wants—but only once…. A man-eating plant stalks a boy in his messy room…. A magic mask helps a shy boy succeed… A student receives an ancient enchanted piano that makes music come to life. Each peculiar tale has that aura of the unexpected that tantalize the mind. Perfect choice for the reluctant reader.

“…Messina’s work truly embodies the spirit of boyhood…” – Paula Murphey – Managing Editor – Boys’ Life Magazine

J Louis Messina is winner of the Paul A. Witty Short Story Award by the International Reading Association, the Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award, and the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Short Story Merit Award, and the Harrow: Original Works of Fantasy & Horror short story contest.

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