Doug Godwin is looking to the past for his gift to the future. The new author in Saraland has published his first book, “Miller’s Creek: The First Summer,” as more than just a tale of three young friends filling summertime with childhood adventure.
Aimed at contemporary kids aged 8 to 12, the book is a glimpse into an era the author calls “nostalgic,” before cellphones and modern technology.
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