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Laugh out loud as you follow rookie firefighter Troy on his first day at Fire Station 8. With floors to mop, new tools to learn, and buckets of water to duck, there's lots of laughs and helpful tips for any new kid. The pressure is on as Troy tries to fit in with his crew while showing his lieutenant that he's a hard worker. Can he keep a steady hand while pouring coffee, as he waits to catch a fire on his first day? Written and illustrated by a firefighter for rookies of all ages.

Makes a great gift package when combined with a Little Rookie or Big Rookie t-shirt, available in sizes 6 month to adult 2XL.

Hey! Want to check out the story before you buy the book? You can download an entire copy of The Good Rookie for only $8 here.
Go ahead, check it out! We think it's a good one for the firehouse or the family room.

• Hand-drawn illustrations throughout
• 44 pages, in 8 easy-to-read chapters
• 8" x 11" hardcover binding
• Also available as an $8 download from Lulu.com

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The Good Rookie
by Dave Blocker

Whether you're a fire buff or a 5th grader you'll enjoy this book. I read this book with my 10 y/o daughter and she loved it. We're going to give it to her teacher so that her classmates can learn about Troy and his first day in the firehouse. Ms. Zierk sets up a great storyline with wonderful illustrations. This would make a great series for boys and girls alike.

The Good Rookie is a must read for all ages
by John Austad

The Good Rookie is very well written with great illustrations throughout the book. Mia has done a fabulous job detailing a rookies first day on the job. Anyone who has been in the fire service can relate to Troy's first day. This book is a great read for anyone no matter how old you are and I am looking forward to Mia's next book. Great job Mia.

Great detail in story and illustration
by Elizabeth Majerus, Ph.D.

The Good Rookie is a fun read for both kids and parents. The skillfully written story is full of great detail that makes Troy's first day at Station 8 come to life, and the illustrations peppered throughout are similarly subtle and rich. Kids will love the realistic illustration on the cover and the appendix of Troy's rookie notebook with its drawings of every imaginable piece of firefighting equipment. Each time we finished a chapter, my six-year-old begged me to read him another, and I imagine that older grade school readers will devour this story with equal zeal. This one is a must-read for all those firefighting-obsessed boys and girls out there. Children who loved Peter Sis's Fire Truck as toddlers will love The Good Rookie once they're five or older.

FUN READ & ILLUSTRATIONS
by Lt. Tim Ryan

GREAT INSIGHT INTO A YOUNG FIREFIGHTERS VIEW AND PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR NEW CAREER. THE BOOK IS A FUN READ FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE. IT ALSO IS FOR THOSE WITHOUT PREVIOUS FIRE KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE. ENJOY!!!

A Unique Look Inside
by Katherine, Speech Therapist, M.S.

Mia Zierk is a talented and gifted author and illustrator. Her detailed drawings add a personal touch to the story about a rookie's first day on the job at a firehouse. The author presents a unique look at the inside fraternity of a firefighter's relationship with his comrades. The right of passage into the brotherhood is humorous and makes you wonder if this rookie will treat future firefighters the same way. I look forward to the author's next book.

A must read for anyone interested in Fire House life
by Gail Campbell

Kudos to Mia Zierk for telling the fascinating and frequently funny story of "The Good Rookie", and for giving us all a small glimpse into what "really" happens at the Fire House. My two 5 year olds loved listening to the story and seeing the drawings of "Troy's" very first day as a firefighter, but this is a story for anyone, adult or child, who has ever had even the smallest curiosity about firefighters.

Fantastic piece of work!
by Bob Koltes

The Good Rookie makes you feel like you were there with "Troy" on his first day! As each chapter goes on, it has you wanting and waiting to see what is around the next corner or what is going to happen next. Great for children and adults of all ages! Hope there is a second edition! Great Work!

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