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The Shark Who Wanted a Shiny

Jack Horner

Jack is a boy who loves the sea and everything in it, but when his fishy friends suddenly go missing, will Jack be the hero they need? Can Jack become the Coastie and keep everyone safe?


"Jack" Horner's real-life adventures from over 22 years in the U.S. Coast Guard inspired this safety series. Jack modified the lessons he learned to make the wonders and dangers that lurk in the big, wide, world-both above and below the ocean-safer for children.


BMG SAFE is home to the Jack the Coastie series. Their safety and security lessons-and heart-are as wide as the sea.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Blue Dragon Publishing, LLC
  • Publish Date: Mar 11st, 2022
  • Pages: 30
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 11.00in - 0.08in - 0.27lb
  • EAN: 9781939696618
  • Recommended age: 02-08
  • Categories: Animals - Marine LifeSocial Themes - StrangersScience & Nature - General

About the Author

Paul, Heather: - Heather Paul is an LA based artist who has worked as a Production Coordinator at DreamWorks Animation Television and Disney Television Animation, respectively on SheRa and the Princesses of Power and DuckTales. Outside of her day job, she creates both indie comics and children's books, furthering her passion for storytelling and art. Her portfolio may be found at www.epicheather.com
Horner, Jack: - "Jack" T.A. Horner, a 22-year US Coast Guard veteran, developed a class to teach anyone to defend themselves without weapons-just the proper mindset and an open hand concept. Jack spent his time in the USCG not only living and working on the east coast, but also traveling to over 31 different countries on peacekeeping missions. Over half of these countries were considered hazardous duty assignments where he and his small teams of 3 to 5 Coasties were not authorized to carry weapons.Applying the skills he learned during his travels, Jack started BMG SAFE and taught his daughter and her friends self-defense before they went away to college in 2014. Now he has teamed up with Jennifer DeFratis to translate these skills for young children.