Felix Mayerhofer: 39 books

Felix Mayerhofer grew up fast when he went from Juilliard School of Music in New York City to the professional "dog eat dog" world of big bands. It was there he encountered drugs, drinking, and women while traveling on the road. After a couple of years in an air force band during the Korean...

Katie, a no-nonsense farm girl, takes up the game of horseshoes during summer vacation, practicing from morning till the dark of night. During the village horseshoe tournament, the old “codgers” underestimate Katie, and don’t realize they’ll soon be bucking against a homegrown tornado. (Age Level – 7-10)

Knobby not only gets “crowned” by a Baltimore Oriole baseball when the President of the United States tosses the first pitch of the season, but manages to sleep in the Lincoln Room and rescue the Queen of England in the White House. (Age Level – 7-10)

In this first story of a series of eight called the “Adventures of Nick & Knobby,” Nick rescues a dog who used to be part of an animal act. Nick plays the bass drum in the school band, and Knobby, his new dog, has a tail with a knob at the end that looks like a drumstick, and he plays the bass drum, too. Knobby’s former owner causes serious problems after being released from jail.

Nick builds his own bass drums and organizes a digital bass drum band with Knobby as an integral member. The story includes a French baker whose ultimate survival depends upon the band. One of the main characters in this story is based on the author's friend Mario Grossi, owner of MARIO’S MUSIC STORE in Lancaster, California.

What a nightmare for Slushy the trombone! Going from the All-Star City Band, to a bunch of hoodlums, and finally to a pawnshop where he finds it’s almost too much to handle. Could this situation get any worse? Will his new master, Tony, show up in time to save the day? Start reading now, before it’s too late! (Age Level 7-11)

Little did Merlin the Magician realize he would use a “heavy metal” band that appeared out of nowhere to fight Sir Arthur’s enemies. Rocky and his band are totally confused when they find they have gone back in time, after one of their friends with his magic wand, utters a mysterious ancient oath. (Age Level – 7-11)

Knobby and Nick have a variety of wildlife adventures in the mountains on their way to the East Coast in their family motorhome, then find additional excitement while fishing in the ocean. (Age Level – 7-10)

(Age Level – 8-11) – What an exciting way to be introduced to George Washington. This story is about the great victory attained by the brave men of the American Continental Army at the “Battle of Trenton.” The first part is historical nonfiction, continuing into the second half of the story...

Who is the true leader of the orchestra? We all think it’s the conductor. But the instruments of the orchestra know the true fact … it’s the baton! For the first time it will be given the credit it so well deserves in this story in rhyme you are about to read. Woody, the baton, mysteriously...

What a shock Wobbly the shopping cart received when he overheard the manager of the market say he would be replaced. He was proud to have served the people through rain, snow, cold nights, and the hottest summer days with a smile. Little did he realize what the future had in store for him. (Ages 6-10)

Horace is an amazing mouse with hidden musical talents. After finding a harmonica in the symphony hall where he lives, he discovers musical talent he didn’t know he had. Maxwell the theater cat, whose goal it is to eat the little mouse, almost succeeds at Horace’s very first performance. (Ages 6-8)

Hugo Von Flugel is not your ordinary beginning school band director, but a colorful one loved by his students. With an important decision to make, you’ll have the opportunity to see if he makes the correct one. This story comes alive in rhyme. (Age Level – 6-10)

Indians, cowboys, rustling, and a stampede are all part of this exciting cowboy story in rhyme. Written in the style of Louis L’Amour, the adventure revolves around a rugged 13-year-old boy who rides, lassos, and shoots with the best of them. You’ll read this thrilling cowboy epic more than once. (Ages 6-10)