Kilgus Publishes Second Book

Walter Kilgus, local attorney, shown above with his second
children’s book written for his granddaughter Bess entitled, “Bess Takes a Ride”.

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by Mary Ellen Brackemyer, The Morrison Post

Wally Kilgus, local attorney, publishes his second book in “The Great Woods” Books series.

In his first book, Wally’s granddaughter, Emma, accompanied by the family’s Old English sheepdog, Chaucer, explores the Great Woods, meets the woodland animals, and comes face to face with a wild boar.

In this book, Emma’s little sister, Bess, discovers the Rock Creek that flows through the Great Woods and has her own adventure. The animals from the Great Woods are back again, along with some new ones that Bess encounters along the way.

Craig Howarth, from Durban South Africa has once again provided marvelous illustrations. Craig has illustrated over fifty books, including many children’s stories.

Future projects for the author include a chapter book entitled “Dark Side of the Woods”. This will be for slightly older children.

A third book in “The Great Woods” series will be about Emma, Bess and their grandfather and will be titled “Far Side of the Woods”.

Wally, author and grandfather of Emma and Bess, and his wife, Joann, live at the edge of the Great Woods in Morrison, IL.

The books are available for sale at the author’s office located at 209 W. Main and Gallery on Main, 112 E. Main, both in Morrison.

The Odell Library Board is planning a book signing for Friday, April 18 at the Odell Public Library, 307 South Madison Street, Morrison, IL, at 7:00 p.m.