The Adventures of Captain Cutie Pie and Deputy Boo Book 1: How They Got Their Nicknames

The series “The Adventures of Captain Cutie Pie and Deputy Boo” was inspired by real animals that live in and around Marshall Township, Pennsylvania. The heroes of the stories are an unlikely pair. Bubba, a.k.a., Captain Cutie Pie, is a black cat while his brother, Boo, is a miniature parrot called a parrotlet. In each story, Bubba and Boo are joined by a variety of neighboring animals including a groundhog, a great blue heron, a bunny rabbit, dogs, goats, pigs, llamas, longhorn cattle, and an emu. As mentioned, these are all real animals that live in or near Marshall Township. The first book, “How They Got Their Nicknames” is based on a true story the authors heard when they first moved to Marshall Township. In this story, Bubba and Boo explore their new neighborhood in search of a shy and reclusive beaver because they had never met a beaver before. Along the way, they meet many new friends. When they finally get to meet the beaver, they assist her with a problem that she has not been able to manage on her own. Once the problem is solved, the beaver, with great appreciation, nicknames our heroes “Captain Cutie Pie” and “Deputy Boo.” From then on, Bubba and Boo continue to help solve problems and answer questions in the neighborhood while learning important lessons that benefit and strengthen the community. Future book subjects include being afraid, the value of diversity, dishonesty, responsibilities, and jumping to conclusions. Every book is intended to be thoughtful, a little bit educational, and a whole lot of fun.

Denise Cole is originally from Athens, PA but now lives in Marshall Township, PA where the Captain Cutie Pie and Deputy Boo series is set. Denise’s interest in science and desire to do important work led to a degree in biology and to a career as a food safety expert. Her appreciation for science and nature will be an ongoing theme throughout the series of books. Her sense of humor drives the fun and entertaining aspect of our heroes’ adventures.

Andrea Lurier, PhD, is a psychologist who has worked with grieving children, teens, and families for over 25 years. She strives every day to respect and honor the viewpoint of children and advocate for their needs. She hopes to write stories that will be highly appealing to young children but also engage them on an emotional level. Andrea is from Buffalo, NY and currently lives in Marshal Township, as well.