Kilroy Was Here on Ocracoke Island with Summer McPhee

And yes, she did it single-handedly!

Quite a mystery it was, too. One day, all of the computers in the school booted up to a frozen screen with a message that screamed ... KILROY WAS HERE!

Whodunit?

Was it the new kid on the block, Jimmy Wade in a wheelchair, with a chip on his shoulder from being bullied most of his life? Was it Carla, the biggest bully of Ocracoke School? Was it the anti-social on-site computer tech, Mr. Westinheimer, who hated his job? Or–was it the ghost of James J. Kilroy himself?

While Summer McPhee of Ocracoke Island Adventures may be geared mostly toward reading by young girls, Douglas Quinn is quite a prolific author of children's books across a variety of genres and age groups. (Including books for adults.)

I’ve selected videos to explain the historical significance of the Kilroy drawings, legends, and facts. I’ve also included a traveler’s view of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, USA. And, you can even try your hand at a Kilroy drawing of your own!

Of course, I find it splendid when children’s books not only entertain the reader but also touch on topics of social importance too. In my opinion, this doubles the pleasure of the reading experience for our kids.

Douglas Quinn delivered both entertainment and educational value in his book, The Adventures of Summer McPhee of Ocracoke Island: Kilroy Was Here!