New Edition—larger book and larger illustrations! Pondville’s animal friends are preparing for Derby Day. The diverse sportsmen are getting their go-carts ready to compete in the race. Ludwig the turtle and frogs Charlie and Harry are prepared, but Rolf the wolf and Stinky the skunk have daring tricks up their sleeves. Will good deeds triumph over bad? Who will the trophy? Action, adventure, and suspense await in this fun and imaginative illustrated children’s chapter book filled with humor and excitement! "Teachers and parents will find Hurry-Up Harry an excellent way to use literature to introduce discussions on diversity, problem solving, and interacting in positive ways with friends, siblings and other students. The clever illustrations add interest to the story." -Dena Meyerhoff, educator, elementary and middle grades "Families can gather to read this exciting adventure with a cast of fun and lovable characters. Children will love the Pondville setting and the interaction of the characters as they prepare for the 15th Annual Derby Day. When problems arise, they work together to solve them just like families do." -Tara Provini, family social services professional " Hurry-Up Harry is the first book in an adventurous new series by storyteller Dr. Robert A. Ernst. The exciting and fast-paced story introduces situations and concepts that children will relate to. The band of characters is imaginative and delightful in a book that's fun and educational for children." -Frances Keiser, author, environmental educator Dr. Robert A. Ernst is a retired orthodontist who practiced in central Connecticut for more than forty years. His education was interrupted when he joined the Air Force. He became a 1st lieutenant during the Vietnam era, before resuming his educational goals.His early career as an author began in the form of a storyteller. Known as Dr. Bob, he created tales about the animals that lived around the pond at Foxhill Acres, his home in Nova Scotia, Canada. He delighted neighboring children with the stories. In more recent years, his wife Ann convinced him to write down the stories in a series of books, and Dr. Bob's Pondville was created. More tales are on the way.Dr. Bob and Ann divide their time between Florida and Nova Scotia. David R. Martinez is an illustrator and author who enjoys creating images for children's books. He is also a geologist.David lives with his family in Central Florida.