About "Young Mole"

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Young Mole

Young Mole is always ready for an adventure! He digs tunnels, meets new friends, and learns important lessons along the way.
With the help of his family, wise elders, and the wonderful creatures he meets, Mole discovers that kindness and sharing make the world a better place. Even when he makes mistakes, he learns and grows—just like you!
As Mole gets bigger, he starts solving problems on his own. He listens to good advice, finds clever ways to face challenges, and begins to explore the world beyond his cozy burrow.
Mole also learns the power of teamwork! He figures out how to share, take turns, and work with others—whether it's a fun game, a tricky puzzle, or a big adventure. He faces his fears, tries new things, and finds joy in learning from others.
With a heart full of courage and a mind full of curiosity, Mole's journey is an exciting tale of friendship, discovery, and growing up. Every day is a new adventure, and the best part? He's just getting started!

Books in the Mole Saga

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Young Mole
by C.J. Tripp
Book one in the saga follows Mole from childhood through late adolescence. Along the way, he learns about life from his parents, fellow moles, and many other animals. Through dreams, challenges, luck, and the stories of others, Mole gradually discovers how his adventures help him overcome obstacles and move forward.
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Just Mole
by C.J. Tripp
In book two, Mole meets a wide variety of animals and explores new tunnels, learning how to navigate young adulthood from each encounter. By the end of Just Mole, Mole has a family—he, his mate, and their little one become lasting influences in each other's lives.
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Restless Moles
by C.J. Tripp
Tali, Mole, and Zema are forced away from their home meadow by circumstances beyond their control. Their new environment is harsh, with sandy soil and little food. Drawing on all the knowledge and skills they've gained, Tali and Mole embark on a difficult journey home, relying on their ingenuity and the help of others to succeed.
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Elder Moles
by C.J. Tripp
Now older, Tali and Mole find themselves seeking adventure once more as boredom sets in. With Zema grown and their helpful flea advisors gone, they journey to the far side of the meadow. Along the way, they encounter a host of animals—from predators and tricksters to the wise and helpful—and reflect on their lives and experiences.

About the Author

C.J. Tripp - Author

C.J. Tripp

Author

C.J. Tripp was born in New York and lived also in Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico while growing up. As an adult, C.J. lived in 5 other states as well (Michigan, Texas, South Dakota, Utah and Arizona) and returned several times to live in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.
In total, he has traveled to 40 of the 50 United States.
Tripp's foreign travel experiences include many visits to Canada and Mexico and extensive travels to Central and South America, Europe, Turkey, and Eurasia. C.J. lived for extended time periods in both Argentina and Azerbaijan.
Tripp indicated, "I like to think the fact that I've traveled to, lived in and visited a diverse variety of places and have experienced many cultures is reflected metaphorically in my writing. I try to mix my cultural exposures with my formal academic and college teaching experiences in fields such as philosophy, political science, anthropology and psychology in whatever I write."
Tripp's formal education at universities in Michigan, Colorado and Wyoming includes a B.A. degree, two M.S. degrees and a PhD degree. C.J. taught at the college and university level for more than 3 decades at several institutions of higher education.
Tripp's other work experiences involved sales, mental health counseling, cadastral (land) surveying for the U.S. Department of Interior, owning and operating a small brick-and-mortar business, writing for newspapers and magazines, welfare casework, and door-to-door opinion surveying.
Tripp is married and has two adult children.

About the Illustrator

Sara A. Hamblin - Illustrator

Sara A. Hamblin

Illustrator

Sara was born in Azerbaijan and moved to the USA in 2016, where she embraced a new culture and discovered a love for graphic design.
During the day, she works as a software engineer, and in her free time, she enjoys illustrating. Her multicultural background fuels her imagination and has helped her bring mole stories to life in a unique and meaningful way.

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