Jon Mann

Jon Mann was born and raised on a small farm in Indiana. He now lives in San Diego, California, at the very spot where little Tonk's journey begins. The inspiration for Tonk's story came one day when he watched a squirrel racing along a power line high in the sky, fearless and graceful and scurrying along as fast as he could go. Where was the creature headed? Why was he in such a hurry? And how in the world did he keep from breaking his tiny neck? Slowly, in Jon's mind, the tale of Tonk and the Battle of 200 was born. Jon Mann is an award-winning writer, and has published more than thirty novels. Everything from romance to thrillers, and horror to comedy. This is his first foray into children's literature and he's having a ball. Who wouldn't be excited, writing in a brand new genre and with a brand new fuzzy friend named Tonk to accompany him along the way? By the way, Tonk's story is not meant for kids alone. Hopefully, grown-ups will enjoy it too. And there's a sequel on the way as well, so don't think Tonk's journey will end with the closing of this book. There are more adventures to come. Tonk and Jon hope you'll stay right by their side during each and every one of them.