In 1975, Sam Candage, a fatherless twelve-year-old boy with learning challenges, strains to learn to read and write. Alone, he finds solace in nature, fishing and exploring his favorite creek. Sam finds himself falling behind in school until he meets a wise and kind man who, through the sport of fly fishing, teaches him about biology, stewardship, and the true meaning of friendship. When the mentor teaches Sam how to read, the boy’s life is changed forever. The Sage of Dibbin Creek is an engrossing account of Sam’s coming of age. "A heartwarming tale of a young boy's journey, guided by an unexpected friendship with a local fly fisherman. This story captures the essence of resilience, growth, and the enduring power of human connection. A must-read that I recommend for both anglers and non-anglers alike." --April Vokey , Fly Fisher, Steelhead Guide, and host of the podcast Anchored Outdoors "Dibbin Creek is a touching, compassionate chronicle that reminds us of the value of mentorship in our lives. It is destined to be a classic in understanding the healing qualities of fly fishing and the outdoors. An incredible story." --Jack Dennis , Legendary Flyfisherman, Fly Tier, Guide, and creator of the Jackson Hole One Fly Tournament. "The young need love and wisdom from the old, who need the strength, curiosity, and love of the young. In Dibbin Creek, the wonderment of fly fishing brings both together, overcoming challenges in this heartfelt 'gifts on every page' read." —Randall Kaufmann , Fly Fisherman, Fly Tier/Originator/Creator "An enchanting and engrossing coming-of-age story about young Sam who, after meeting a kind, old fisherman at his favorite creek, learns fly fishing and the value of mentoring. I highly recommend this book to anyone, especially young people who face so many challenges in our modern world." — Bill Green , Emmy Award-winning television host of Bill Green's Maine. Outdoorsman. "In my 25 years teaching middle and high school students with dyslexia, finding novels that emotionally engage students has been a challenge. The Sage of Dibbin Creek is a warm, rich story that will grab and hold the student's attention from beginning to end." - Carin M. Ilig , M.Ed., Clinical Director, Children's Dyslexia Centers, Inc. "The Sage of Dibbin Creek was written to capture the imagination of student readers in such a way that they will want to know the outdoors better, and the experience of reading the book just might be what ignites that spark in a conversation that turns the idea of a fishing trip into reality." --Cheryl Daigle, Writer, Editor Dee is an American author of novels, biographies, and essays. His writing has gained a following with readers interested in the out-of-doors, human interest, history, travel, fly fishing. He has been a mountaineering and fly fishing guide, a photographer, a farmer, an orthopaedic physician's assistant, and a semi-pro football wide receiver. Dee has published scores of magazine and newspaper articles and has had two books published by North Country Press: Stoneflies & Turtleheads , a collection of fly-fishing essays from around the world, and The River Home , a novel. Highlanders Without Kilts , a historical fiction about a Canadian family's ordeal and a Nova Scotia battalion's odyssey during WWI and the battle of Vimy Ridge (Battle of Arras), was published by Kicking Pig Press. Dee's new book, All the Creatures that Breathe , is an adventure/travel/romance epic that takes place at Harvard University and Peru. His last book, When You Find My Body: The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail , about a 2013 Appalachian Trail "thru-hiker's" tragic story was released June 2019 by Rowman & Littlefield. His current projects are a Middle-Grade novel about mentorship titled The Sage of Dibbin Creek , and a screenplay based on The River Home . Dee lives in Middle Maine