Kenneth Ashton is a retired middle school teacher. He has spent thirty-five years as a classroom teacher with children ages eleven through thirteen. He holds a master’s degree in education and became interested in mystery when he recognized the eagerness of his students to read this genre. He was also successful as a director of many student theatrical productions throughout his tenure. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has always been a favorite vacation spot for him and his wife, Gale. Now, presently living on Cape Cod, many of the ideas for A Ship Named Jenny came from his actual encounters with people and locations they have visited. Many of the events in this story have come from his wife’s childhood memories. Gale Merryweather’s mysteries are somewhat based on real-life events. “I can often remember telling my wife. Someday I just may write a book about all these memories. If you have enjoyed reading A Ship Named Jenny, you will also like Gale Merryweather’s first mystery, Gale’s Gold Ring.
A Ship Named Jenny
by Kenneth Ashton
A Ship Named Jenny
by Kenneth Ashton
Published Nov 17, 2018
223 Pages
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / General
