Eight-year-old Avery was on his way to school on the bus. He didn t know that a surprise adventure was around the next corner. Would Avery be brave enough to face it? Read on for this exciting story and find out. Mike Ryan is a retired attorney. He lives in Mahopac, N.Y., with his wife, Jessica, and stepson, Avery. He is the proud father of three sons: Sean, Jake, and Sam. He also has a French Bulldog named Belle.