Journal Entry 1 by Xamantha from Ochten, Gelderland Netherlands on Thursday, April 29, 2010

Based on a true story In Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Tuffy, a black lab puppy, goes on an adventure with Misty, the kitten and their owners. Destination, Tumbler Ridge, B.C. where a new town was being built. Many changes were about to happen while they were in Tumbler Ridge. A new lifestyle, different friends, and adjusting to the challenges in adolescence, and family life.

This was not only a challenge for Tuffy, but for all of those who came into his life up North.

P. Charlene Sharratt has lived on Saltspring Island for 14 years where she has written two children's books. Her first book, Pushkin on the Mount was based on a true story of a stray cat on Mount Maxwell ,Saltspring Island, BC Her most recent book Tuffy at the Ridge was based on a true story written in Tumbler Ridge, BC. All of her inspirations were through pets and the idea of sharing a message to children about life situations . These situations could range from trusting, caring, sharing, bullying, adolescence and family life. Originally these stories were written for her daughter Michelle when she was just a baby. Charlene was so inspired by the encouragement of family and friends that she decided to self publish these books.