Published: Dec. 31, 2009
Words: 52,847 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452300610

Short description

Another tragedy has struck the Watson family and now the only thing left is the family business. Connor, the younger of the teen brothers, must try to make the tough decisions that will keep things going. Can Connor deal with his profound loss and prevent a similar tragedy when he has the chance? Can he find happiness and make a new family? Join Connor in this story of adventure and courage.

Extended description

Another tragedy has struck the Watson family and now the only thing left is the family business. Connor, the younger of the teen brothers, must try to make the tough decisions that will keep things going. Can Connor deal with his profound loss and prevent a similar tragedy when he has the chance? Can he find happiness and make a new family?

The first ever sinking of a ferry on the rugged west coast becomes a personal tragedy for teenagers David and Connor Watson, back home in the small town of Franklin Lake. Four years previously, they were involved in the tragic accident that cost their father’s life, and now having lost their mother and step-father, are orphans. What’s worse is that all of the family’s resources have been put into the family business, ‘The Watson Works.’ With no family left except for each other, David and Connor are faced with some tough choices.

What should they do? Do they accept the interference of the adults who want to impose upon their lives.. (Read more) Another tragedy has struck the Watson family and now the only thing left is the family business. Connor, the younger of the teen brothers, must try to make the tough decisions that will keep things going. Can Connor deal with his profound loss and prevent a similar tragedy when he has the chance? Can he find happiness and make a new family?

The first ever sinking of a ferry on the rugged west coast becomes a personal tragedy for teenagers David and Connor Watson, back home in the small town of Franklin Lake. Four years previously, they were involved in the tragic accident that cost their father’s life, and now having lost their mother and step-father, are orphans. What’s worse is that all of the family’s resources have been put into the family business, ‘The Watson Works.’ With no family left except for each other, David and Connor are faced with some tough choices.

What should they do? Do they accept the interference of the adults who want to impose upon their lives, or do they try and make it on their own? With all kinds of obstacles thrown up, what are the chances that David and Connor can make it work?

Connor finds himself with the opportunity to prevent a whole new tragedy from befalling others, and puts himself at risk to save lives. At the same time, he becomes entangled with those who were part of the life of his step-father, and that involvement leads to saving another young person. Connor also becomes the one who must struggle to keep the family business going, as he somehow finds the strength, courage, tenacity, and maturity beyond his years to effect positive changes in his own life and in the lives of those around him.

This book was a second round selection for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award.

The author of "A Family Legacy: The Watson Works" is Wilson James, whose work has been reviewed at a major online retailer as “Very Inspiring” and “A Great Book.”
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friendship, tragedy, family, teens, courage, tenacity, brothers, teenagers, conflict, swimming, brother, best friends, rescue, abuse, family ties, boys, family relationships, west coast, family business, loss of father, support and nurturing, wilson james, family values, springboard diving, new family, importance of friendships, amazon breakthrough novel award, loss of mother, family legacy, award nominee, family support, ferry, watson works

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Review by: TJ Flynn on March 10, 2011 :
The storytelling was vivid and I felt like I was right in on the action. I especially liked the rescue scene, but all of the book was really well written. It was also great to see how the family all supported each other, and how that made things better for all of them. It got me wondering what I would do if I was Connor. I was sad when the book ended, because I really got to like some of the characters, and I wanted to read more about the family. I really recommend this book!
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