Ready for adventure?
With the perfect stick comes endless adventure. But beware, danger lurks everywhere…
Few things are as fun as a camping trip with Dad! The Perfect Stick is the story of imagining wild escapades and discovering more than expected in the great outdoors. After setting up camp, the hunt for the perfect stick begins. Lions and tigers and bears? Try pirates and ogres and a kraken!
The Perfect Stick is a children’s book written by Derek Jory and illustrated by Derek Toye; it is the first creation by Derek & Derek, who hope to publish many more!
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From a child’s imagination, to a bookstore near you
Derek Jory is interviewed on Daybreak South, CBC Radio One’s current affairs station in Kelowna, BC!
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Lake Country man writes his first children’s book
The Perfect Stick is featured on Castanet by writer Brayden Ursel!
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Collaboration Magic
Inadvertently, the Vancouver Canucks played a huge role in making The Perfect Stick happen.
About the author
Derek Jory
Derek Jory has been a writer since before he could spel. As a sports writer & reporter for two decades, Derek has covered the Olympics, Stanley Cup Final and the Super Bowl. The inspiration for this New York Times (hopefully) bestselling book came from countless family camping adventures, always searching for the perfect stick. Derek lives in Lake Country, BC, with his wife Tasha and their two incredible children, Denver & Mabel.
About the illustrator
Derek Toye
Derek Toye is an illustrator and concept designer in the animation industry in Vancouver, BC. He enjoys blending art with his love of hockey, which has led to various collaborations with the Vancouver Canucks. When he is not working, Derek cherishes quality time with his family and quiet moments reading comics with a cup of coffee.
Contact us!
nojoryous@gmail.com
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