Mayflowers, Sheepshowers

About the Book

In Mayflowers, Sheepshowers you will follow orphan Tuffy Tomm through his enchanted world, experience with him its many treasures and delights. You will meet his mystical friends as well as his real-life neighbors in the community of Sweet Gum Mill deep in the heart of the Chickasaw Nation. You will share his hopes, as he searches for the parents he's never known, and empathize with his disillusions, the greatest of which is the destruction of his Eden, the death of his beloved friends, and his cherished way of life. This book will charm readers of all ages, while giving them an intriguing glimpse into Tuffy's mystical world and insight into the life of his people, who, for millennia, were caretakers of our great continent and its myriad wonders. Experience the color and the wonderful fabric of Tuffy's unique life, together with its romance and drama. You will find it a rewarding experience.

About the Author

J.B. Woodward was born June 1, 1938 in Ada, Oklahoma, and was named after the doctor who delivered him?Joseph Breco. He grew up in Byrd's Mill and attended McLish Highschool. From 1961-65 he served in the USAF as a Romanian Language Specialist. He earned a Master of Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1970. He has taught on both the highschool and junior college level. Now retired, he resides in Oklahoma City.