Interested in using Perfect Timing in your classroom?

Download the Educators' Kit (PDF format, 16 pages)
Discussion questions, historical information, and lesson plans created by veteran teachers for use of Perfect Timing in the classroom. Subject areas include writing, character education, and social studies.

Host an Author Visit
Patsi Trollinger offers school visits and conference workshops on the following topics. She also is happy to develop a presentation to fit your special needs.
• Are Authors Smarter than Fifth Graders? The writing and revising process.

• Plunge into Reading The power of words to win friends, influence people, and unclog a few toilet bowls.

• Hoof Beats and History Sleuths Dig into the mystery of creating a book based on exciting facts from the past.

• Pig Skulls and Pied Pipers Promoting books for boys and other reluctant readers.

For details about fees and other arrangements, download a school visit brochure.

Printable press kit about the author and the book.

Contact Patsi Trollinger (trollinger@kycom.net).

Isaac Murphy was twelve years old when he climbed on a horse named Volcano. That ride ended with Isaac in the dirt, but within a few years, he was one of the most famous athletes in America. Perfect Timing features dramatic scenes of horseracing and the inspiring true story of a boy.

Viking Books - 2006
Ages 7 and up
Illustrated by
Jerome Lagarrigue