Meet the man behind the words…
Pete Hartgraves is a retired school counselor with more than three decades of experience in education. His career was built on helping children navigate challenges, grow in confidence, and learn to make thoughtful choices.
After retiring, Pete combined his lifelong love of storytelling with his passion for history and education. His writing gives children meaningful stories that both entertain and teach. Whether it’s a snail learning the difference between tattling and reporting, or young adventurers traveling through time to witness pivotal moments in history, Pete’s books reflect his deep belief in the power of stories to shape young minds.
His hope is simple: that his books leave young readers curious, inspired, and encouraged to keep learning.
Pete Hartgraves has spent a lifetime guiding students, with most of those years as a school counselor. His work focused on helping children face challenges with confidence, make thoughtful decisions, and discover their strengths. Retirement allowed him to shift that same dedication into writing, where his passion for storytelling and history could reach young readers in new ways.
Through his books, Pete introduces children to important moments in history by weaving in characters their own age. By blending imagination with accurate historical settings, he encourages curiosity and reflection, showing readers how the past still speaks to the present. His goal is to make history not just something to study, but something to experience, explore, and carry forward.
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Adventures In Time
My Only Regret
Billy, Joanne, and Bobby are three modern-day kids who travel through time to witness—and sometimes take part in—historic events. This time-travel adventure blends storytelling with history, giving readers a unique way to learn about the past.
