A Note from the Author

As you might guess, I’ve grown quite attached to the crew of Galahad over the years. Like you, I’ve wondered how they would get out of some tough scrapes, I’ve muttered “what were you thinking?” to more than one of them, and I’ve laughed when Roc showed them the lighter side of life.

I’m proud to say that the hard-working teens within these pages represent an attitude that I hope takes hold among teenagers everywhere. Triana and her fellow adventurers are obviously sharp, intelligent young people. But in case you haven’t noticed, they’re pretty cool, too. In their minds, you don’t have to choose between being cool and using your brain; you just do both.

One of my passions is helping young people recognize that Smart is Cool. The days of dumbing down in order to fit in with the “cool crowd” are hopefully disappearing. My goal is to help students understand that the choices they make today regarding their education will affect them for the rest of their lives. My nonprofit foundation, The Big Brain Club, isn’t about perfect report cards or honor rolls (although we love those!); its mission is to celebrate learning, and to help each student become the best version of themselves. Check it out at www.BigBrainClub.com.

And, if you love the cool, nerdy stuff that’s tucked inside the Galahad books, you’ll love The Science Behind Galahad. There are multiple volumes, and they’re all downloadable at www.ClubGalahad.com.

Thanks so much for riding along with Triana and the gang aboard Galahad. I hope you’ve had as much fun as I have!