The Barn Rats of Montana - Book 1 | Austin Macauley Publishers

On a grassy prairie surrounded by mountains lies a barn in northern Montana, home to the Montana Barn Rats. What begins as a beautiful day for Alfonso, Sammy, and Chubbs soon turns into a journey of adventure and challenges. The Montana Barn Rats must face the loss of their home, but that might not be the only trial they encounter today. They may also face the heart-wrenching possibility of losing one of their best friends. Will they find the courage to fight? The Barn Rats of Montana is an exciting adventure filled with friendship, love, hope, and bravery.

Captain Carl has spent his life moving from one big adventure to another, from the military and law enforcement to a career as a teacher and a high school football coach. He now spends his time either as a captain, sailing on the open sea, or as a cowboy working on his small ranch in Montana. Captain Carl’s inspiration to write children’s books was manifested after experiencing the joy his grandchildren received as they listened to his bedtime stories of far-off places, talking animals, and their wild adventures.