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Dilby R. Dixon's the Dilbonary
by Tony J. Perri

Overview


The Dilby R. Dixon’s series follows a young boy named Dilby who deals with bullying and social awkwardness in elementary school and into junior high. Through his troubled and lonely years in school, Dilby realizes he’s not just an average boy. Dilby is a dreamer with a big imagination who always felt as though he didn't fit into this world. After many adventurous dreams, he creates a secret journal of weird words that he calls, "The Dilbonary". If this journal were to fall into the hands of the wrong kids, his 6th grade life would be over and he would be more of an outcast that he already is.

From his wild imagination and dreams, Dilby discovers that he has a special gift that allows him to travel to any world that he creates in his dreams. Through a series of unfortunate events, Dilby discovers the power of his dreams which will begin to teach him things about himself and the impact the Dilbonary has on his social life. 

Take  the fantasy adventure and follow Dilby on his quest of self-discovery where he will emerge a hero and use his powers to change the world.

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Description


Dilby R. Dixon was no ordinary 10-year-old boy. He was an outcast, the odd kid in school. Growing up as an only child, he had gotten accustomed to a life of solitude. In fact, he had no friends at all, which made him question whether or not he fit in with others in school or in this world. To occupy his time, Dilby turned to his wild imagination as he would dream of the most unbelievable places and have the most amazing adventures. From these dreams, he created a secret journal of weird words that he called, the Dilbonary, which he took it everywhere he went, guarding it with his life. No one knew the Dilbonary existed, that was until the 6th grade when Riley Rogers, the school bully, got a hold of it, setting off a chain of events that would alter Dilby’s life forever. Then, just after his 11th Birthday, something extraordinary happened, leading him to embark on the biggest adventure of his life and finding the truth behind who he really is.
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About the author


Tony J. Perri was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. With a love for writing, movies and the arts, he set out and got his Associates of Arts degree in graphic design after graduating high school. A few years later he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his passion of graphic design in the film industry. But his fate took a turn and he soon found himself on a different path where for the next fifteen years he worked in the costume department on various films and television shows. His love for writing never went away and he soon found himself writing screenplays and eventually went on to co-write and co-direct an award winning independent film, a short film and documentary. He ended his fifteen year run in Los Angeles working in the costume department for six seasons on the hit television show, Sons of Anarchy, He is married with twin girls and two dogs who run the house and lives back in Arizona where he writes full time.

The Dilby R. Dixon’s book series is his first endeavor in writing children’s book, which was inspired by his daughters. 

You can follow him on social media at: FacebookInstagram and Twitter and visit his author website at www.verticalturtlepublishing.com.

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Book details

Genre:FICTION

Subgenre:Action & Adventure

Language:English

Series title:Dilby R. Dixon's

Series Number:1

Pages:152

eBook ISBN:9781543906110

Paperback ISBN:9781543906103


Overview


The Dilby R. Dixon’s series follows a young boy named Dilby who deals with bullying and social awkwardness in elementary school and into junior high. Through his troubled and lonely years in school, Dilby realizes he’s not just an average boy. Dilby is a dreamer with a big imagination who always felt as though he didn't fit into this world. After many adventurous dreams, he creates a secret journal of weird words that he calls, "The Dilbonary". If this journal were to fall into the hands of the wrong kids, his 6th grade life would be over and he would be more of an outcast that he already is.

From his wild imagination and dreams, Dilby discovers that he has a special gift that allows him to travel to any world that he creates in his dreams. Through a series of unfortunate events, Dilby discovers the power of his dreams which will begin to teach him things about himself and the impact the Dilbonary has on his social life. 

Take  the fantasy adventure and follow Dilby on his quest of self-discovery where he will emerge a hero and use his powers to change the world.

Read more

Description


Dilby R. Dixon was no ordinary 10-year-old boy. He was an outcast, the odd kid in school. Growing up as an only child, he had gotten accustomed to a life of solitude. In fact, he had no friends at all, which made him question whether or not he fit in with others in school or in this world. To occupy his time, Dilby turned to his wild imagination as he would dream of the most unbelievable places and have the most amazing adventures. From these dreams, he created a secret journal of weird words that he called, the Dilbonary, which he took it everywhere he went, guarding it with his life. No one knew the Dilbonary existed, that was until the 6th grade when Riley Rogers, the school bully, got a hold of it, setting off a chain of events that would alter Dilby’s life forever. Then, just after his 11th Birthday, something extraordinary happened, leading him to embark on the biggest adventure of his life and finding the truth behind who he really is.

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About the author


Tony J. Perri was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. With a love for writing, movies and the arts, he set out and got his Associates of Arts degree in graphic design after graduating high school. A few years later he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his passion of graphic design in the film industry. But his fate took a turn and he soon found himself on a different path where for the next fifteen years he worked in the costume department on various films and television shows. His love for writing never went away and he soon found himself writing screenplays and eventually went on to co-write and co-direct an award winning independent film, a short film and documentary. He ended his fifteen year run in Los Angeles working in the costume department for six seasons on the hit television show, Sons of Anarchy, He is married with twin girls and two dogs who run the house and lives back in Arizona where he writes full time.

The Dilby R. Dixon’s book series is his first endeavor in writing children’s book, which was inspired by his daughters. 

You can follow him on social media at: FacebookInstagram and Twitter and visit his author website at www.verticalturtlepublishing.com.

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Shelly
FUN READ This book was so much FUN! It's great for ALL ages. I gave copies to each of my children who happen to be autistic teenagers and an adult. The book can also be a way to have conversations about bullying. The Dilbonary was a fun journey and relatable for all ages. This is the book to buy for all occasions and a perfect book to read WITH your children. Impatiently waiting for the next book to be published! Read more