A lover of nature and the outdoors as well as being a career aviation professional, Mr. Cassell lives in the beautiful state of Georgia. Over the years he has maintained, repaired, and inspected many different types of aircraft, from pre-war biplanes to today's sophisticated jets. It is from this diverse background Jeff draws inspiration for his authentic and highly imaginative tales: Acorn Squadron Chronicles.
In his first trilogy, Mr. Cassell introduces a new team of aviators to US Air Force life: Eurasian Red Squirrels. Building on the concept of the Navajo Code Talkers from WWII, the Air Force creates a highly specialized team of genetically modified squirrels to fly reconnaissance drones gathering intelligence unavailable through traditional methods for soldiers in Afghanistan.
This exciting new series is targeted for Middle-Grade Fiction. Ages 8 to 12; grades 4 through 7.
