Publisher's Synopsis
An amazing children's adventure story, that follows two unlikely animal heroes on the adventure of a lifetime. Join Cheechako-Fette, a young western kangaroo rat, and Speedo, a red crested roadrunner, as they travel together across the western United States in search of adventure. Each trying to overcome their own trauma, Cheechako-Fette and Speedo become fast friends, and realize that the key to their healing is found in helping each other. Laugh as they meet some really special characters along the way. Read along as they hop trains, run through canyons, cross mountains, and even hitch a ride with a kind and loving family. Keep up with the zany duo as they explore the wild west. Gasp as they run out of town during the Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota, and eventually end up living on top of Devil's Tower in Wyoming. You've never read a story like this, and you'll laugh, chatter, and even cry as the emotional journey leads Cheechako-Fette and Speedo to a hair raising, fire branding climax. For children who are trying to overcome physical or emotional trauma, this story will open the floodgates of healing. No-one should feel alone in this world, and this great adventure story makes that case clear. With wonderful illustrations by David Riley, author Kelsey McDaniel makes this story come to life. The Amazing Adventures of Cheechako-Fette is read and loved by children of all ages. Parents can read it aloud to their toddlers, and elementary and middle schoolers will have trouble putting it down. Don't miss out on this one, it's a true and wild adventure of a lifetime!
