Logan Murphy, his younger brother James, his best friend Brianna Williams, and unlikely new acquaintance Carleto Santana teach and learn about teen life, responsibilities, friendship, character and overcoming stubbornness as millennials in the Mideastern city of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Stinking Thinking Isn't Cool! is the action-packed teenaged adventure telling of the power of choice--right thinking or wrong (stinking) thinking. Rich in humor, mood and character, Stinking Thinking Isn't Cool! fascinates readers with its changing nature of human motives leading to character building. On one hand, this is the exemplary story of Logan's enduring transition from innocence to the trials and tribulations of growing up as a teenager.
Logan's hilarious escapades includes tossing the neighbors clock out the window to repair it, jumping in the lake to retrieve his father's gold watch, buying a dog and rabbit with his mother's grocery money, attacking a burglar, and outrageous thinking that seems to lead from one adventure to another.
The choices that the teenagers make are all about exploring and pushing limits, preparing Logan and his companions to confront the world on their own. This book will keep generations of readers captivated and entertained as they work through their own stinking thinking.
About the Author :
Mekani G. Collins is a 12 year old honor roll student, author, poetry writer and amateur photographer who emerged in 2016 with multiple accomplishments; most notably, the Mensa Foundation's Excellence in Reading Award. His published works include the story The Ocean Tides that won Second Prize (Cricket magazine, April), the poem Intrigued Mind in the Creative Communications anthology book A Celebration of Poets, and the poem My Heart is like a Rocket on the Highlights Kid's Magazine's website Highlightskids.com. He won Second Place in the Old Dominion Association of Church Schools (ODACS) Photography Competition. Collins designed the winning artwork for the 2016 Water Awareness Calendar cover and was recognized by the Virginia Beach Mayor. He designed the winning Norfolk Tides Baseball Program cover. The contest was open to over 280 schools in the Hampton Roads area-from kindergarten to 12th grade. Additionally, he received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture for his philanthropy in raising money. He enjoys reading, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
Review :
"Hard to put down . . . Stinking Thinking Isn't Cool! is as adventurous and fun as classics like Tom Sawyer or Peter Pan."
--Dennis L. Richardson, Author of Above and Beyond
"A wonderfully written book about a teenager and his friends who explore and push the limits of right and wrong thinking to ultimately learn the power of choice."
--Eureka F. Collins, Award-winning Author
"Written by a tween for teens...this is the exemplary story of Logan's enduring transition from innocence to the trials and tribulations of growing up as a teenager."
--Flora H. Henry, Author of Enjoying a Happier Life Now
"Collins is a young man that has a bright future ahead of him. This is a very well written story with Scholastic quality!"
--Daniel Moore, High School Teacher
