Krista Kay's Mackinac Island Adventures
Discover the unique characteristics of nine more careers through Krista Kay’s adventures on Mackinac Island.
Join Krista Kay as she explores beautiful Mackinac Island. Krista is a curious 10 year old girl who loves to learn and meet new people which makes Mackinac Island the perfect vacation destination for her family. From the enchanting downtown area with it's famous fudge shops to the amazing island landscape and historical Fort Mackinac, readers will be entertained while learning. Krista and her family will meet several new people, through Krista's conversations with these people, the reader will learn about 9 different careers.

Readers will also enjoy a fun day on the beach with Krista as she and her friends have a great battle with pirates. Boats, horses, historic forts, beautiful landscape, yummy fudge, great food, unique stores and new friends; is this all possible in just one week? Yes, if you join Krista Kay for her Mackinac Island Adventures.

This second book in the Krista Kay’s Adventures series, will help children learn about people in different careers through the 10 year old Krista Kay. Each of the following books in the series will follow Krista Kay through her adventures, introducing readers to people in different careers, covering unskilled, skilled and professional occupations.

Author
Julie Staffen grew up in a small town in Michigan with her parents and one brother. During her life Julie has had experience in retail, banking, human resources and college administration. Through her work in human resources and college admissions, Julie spent a great deal of time helping adults figure out what they wanted to be when they grew-up. Using this experience and her education, BA in English and MBA, Julie created the unforgetable character of Krista Kay.

Julie still resides in Michigan and will be celebrating her 20th wedding anniversary with her high school sweetheart, Tim. She is currently writing more Krista Kay books, as well as, a women's fiction work.

Visit Krista Kay's blog. Click here.

NEWS/PUBLICITY
Press Interview with Julie Staffen
Podcast with Julie Staffen, interview by Bruce Snook

ISBN: 978-1-60920-024-4
Release Date: April 25, 2011
Pages: 156
Keywords: youth, career planning, teens, choices, discovery
Audience Level: Young Adult
Genres: Fiction, Personal Growth, Careers and Professions
Price: $10.95