Becoming Jesse standing book cover

Becoming Jesse — Celebrating the Everyday Magic of Childhood

By Patsie McCandless

Secrets of Windy Hill standing book cover

The Secrets of Windy Hill – Becoming Jesse, Book II

By Patsie McCandless

Know Wonder standing book cover

Know Wonder – Becoming Jesse, Book III

By Patsie McCandless

Testimonials

“I wish there were infinite pages of Jesse.”

K.R., 9-year-old boy

“I adore this book and the world created within! It is as rich and complex as it is heartwarming and delightful.”

Lauren Helmer, Writer, Editor, Artist

“Jesse kept me on the edge of my seat! His adventures are irresistible. Most of all, Jesse still shines so much light on the world and wonders that are all around us.”

Gay Wasik-Zegel, Elementary School Librarian and Author of Stop Means Stop!

“May the good winds blow this book into the hands of thousands of children!”

Patricia Cook, Elementary School Teacher
“Readers young and old are sure to enjoy the fanciful humor and excitement that follow Jesse on his quest to find his grandmother. Priceless characters, clever wordplay, charming illustrations, and a story line so well-written it is a gift to read. An uplifting, highly entertaining book.”
Janet Auinger, ESL teacher, Berlitz School of Languages, Vienna, Austria

“’One moment of magic can transform your world.’ This quote from The Secrets of Windy Hill says it all. This can’t-put-it-down book is a perfect sequel to Becoming Jesse, filled with fun, suspense, and adventure. Even better, read it aloud!”

Saverio Rebecchi, Author, Inventor, Entrepreneur

“A pitch-perfect story full of thrills and laughter and adventure. Brilliant! Or, as Jesse would say: Brillish! Yes, this is more Jesse magic.”

Paulette P. Smith, Mother and Grandmother

“It’s excellent how we jump right back into action with Jesse. The story is so readable and immersive. I love the new characters, especially the animal look-alikes. It’s a breath of fresh air to be back in this world, seeking adventure and holding on to all the Light and love of this story.”

Adela Bateman, Parent and Passionate Reader

“I just loved the book. The story. The descriptions, the banter, the vocabulary. All are wonderful. I need more of Jesse. He is such an inspiration to adults and children alike. (Jesse and The Little Prince should meet!)”

Mary S. Wright, Community Theater Founder and Director

“What a whimsical, entertaining, joyful story of Jesse, on a determined search to find his Grandma Jessica. It is enLIGHTening to witness the love and support given to Jesse, especially from his Uncle Conor, and the inspirational guidance from his deceased Nana, Dearie, from ‘upstairs.’ The adventures prove to be a page turner! Once again, a book to be read by oneself, or read to any age.”

Patsy Gallagher Snyder, Early Childhood Educator

“I couldn’t wait to continue the journey with Jesse. The magic of childhood sparkles in Jesse, and his words — confuzzled, Diggity-boo, snollygoster — dance across the pages, leaving vivid pictures. Jesse approaches Elizabethtown with lots of adventures and Light Lessons — and that Light shining through is so much needed in our world today.”

Kathy Dickenson, Book Lover