Barbara Lona

The Adventures of Garfield and Kathryn Barbara Lona

First of a Series of Travel Adventure Stories . The children, Garfield and Kathryn, are a curious pair at the right age for Learning. The Island School teaches the general Curriculum, of course! BUT, Sometimes, the Learning of Life requires the World as a Classroom and Experience as the Teacher. The Red Barn holds the Secret to a Unique Way to Travel. When that Door is Opened, What is Inside..... A vehicle that could travel on land, the sea, the air, MAGICALLY Anywhere! And Where Will They Go? 1st = France!
The Island of the Crocus, named for the Beautiful Flowers that produce a valuable export, Saffron. It is the Home of the Allen Family. The oldest Brother, Dan, is a Veterinarian. The youngest Brother, Larry, cares for the Orchards. Anthony Allen is a Farmer. He lives with his wife, and two children, Garfield and Kathryn.
Since the Ancients, a child becomes an apprentice, then continues in the trade of an Elder. This ensures the Island stays Self-sufficient. John Allen is the Goodwill Ambassador. His responsibility is the relationship between the Island and other Cultures and Countries. He travels quite frequently. John is also, the owner of the Red Barn, and what's inside.
The traveling goes farther than the destination as Garfield and Kathryn meet new friends and create tales to Treasure.