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Teachers love the rich history and life lessons contained in The Adventures of Charlie Pierce book series. See the testimonial video below from Waldorf School of Palm Beach!

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Charlie and the Tycoon
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Charlie and the Tycoon

When industrialist Henry Flagler arrives in Florida in the late 19th century, the state is a wild jungle with few people. But that changes quickly as Flagler builds hotels and railroads down the Atlantic Coast - with the help of teenaged Charlie Piece. Along the way, Charlie and his family realize that building the future means saying goodbye to the Florida they know and love.

The Barefoot Mailman
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The Barefoot Mailman

Charlie Pierce isn't looking for an adventure when he agrees to help out his friend Ed Hamilton.  Hamilton's job is to walk the U.S. Mail from Palm Beach to Miami and back, following a dangerous route over land and water.  When Hamilton goes missing, it's up to Charlie and Lillie to find out what happened to the missing Barefoot Mailman.

The Last Calusa
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The Last Calusa

When famous scientist Dr. George Livingston shows up in the steamy jungles of Florida, he makes teenage Charlie Pierce a very generous offer. He'll pay Charlie $5 a day to guide him and his young assistant deep into the Everglades in search of the rare ghost orchid.  But it doesn't take long before the expedition discovers that the swamp is hiding much more than a rare flower as the oldest legends suddenly spring to life.

The Last Egret
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The Last Egret

In the late 19th century, hunters killed millions of birds in the Florida Everglades to supply the booming trade in bird feathers for ladies' fashion.  As teenagers, Charlie Pierce and his friends traveled deep into the unexplored Florida Everglades to hunt plume birds for their feathers.  They never imagined the challenges they would encounter, what they would learn about themselves, and how they would contribute to American history.

The Last Egret is used in the 4th grade in the following Florida schools districts: Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Hendy, Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Marion.

The American Jungle
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The American Jungle

In 1872, eight-year-old Charlie Pierce arrived with his Mama and Papa in the frontier jungles of South Florida.  The Atlantic coast of Florida was a wild place, populated by Seminole Indians, alligators, shipwrecks and a few hardy pioneer families.  Charlie's adventures began right away.  In this account, based on actual diaries, he explores old battlefields, learns to hunt and boat like a Seminole, faces down hurricanes, and makes an incredible discovery in the sand.

  • History teachers will love it for obvious reasons. Science teachers will love it for the flora and fauna. Writing teachers will revel in the many examples of similes and the rich vocabulary... A superb story!

    Pat Kissel, Elementary School Teacher

  • Harvey Oyer’s books prove that kids don’t need a magic wand to enter a magical place. A great read that will get kids thinking.

    James G. Cusick, President, Florida Historical Society

  • [Students] will be captivated by this terrific mystery and... they will learn a great deal about Florida's early history, its native people, its geography, and its biological uniqueness.

    Dr. David Colburn, Past Chair, Florida Humanities Council; Past Chair, Federation of State Humanities Councils

  • A compelling picture of Florida’s magnificent natural history during the time of the early pioneers.

    Evan M. Hirsche, President, National Wildlife Refuge Association

  • Harvey Oyer... reminds us how blessed we are to have this rich environmental treasure passed down to us as well as the responsibility we bear in preserving it.

    Bob Graham, former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator

  • Oyer does an excellent job weaving a lot of factual information into a thrilling fictional story that will appeal to readers of all ages.

    National Home School Book Review

  • President's Book Award Winner

    The American Jungle (2010)
    The Last Egret (2011)
    The Last Calusa (2013)

  • Mom's Choice Award

    Silver Medal (The Last Egret, 2010)

  • Florida Book Awards

    Bronze Medal - Children’s Literature (The Last Egret, 2010)

  • Florida Department of Education

    The Last Egret selected to the 3rd-5th Grade Back to School reading list (2020) by Commissioner Richard Corcoran

  • Florida Historical Society

    James J. Horgan Award for:

    The Last Egret (2011)
    The Last Calusa     (2013)

About the Author:
Harvey E. Oyer III

Harvey Oyer is the great grandnephew of Charles W. Pierce, the subject of this book series. An attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida, a Cambridge University educated archaeologist, and an avid historian, Oyer served for many years as the Chairman of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. He has written or contributed to numerous books and articles about Florida history.

Oyer realized that in nearly of all the writings about Charlie Pierce, none had ever focused on his childhood years. Pierce kept a diary from the day he arrived in Florida in 1872, at age eight years old, until he died in 1939. Many of the stories contained in The Adventures of Charlie Pierce have been passed down through five generations of his family. This book series aims to keep Pierce’s fascinating legacy alive and share Florida’s meaningful history with the next generation of young readers.