Willie's Wagon!
(A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these books send children to cancer camp.)
Introducing the newest
Willie's Wagon Adventure and...
Winner of a 2008 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award for Juvenile Fiction – Early Reader/1st Chapter books!
Now a regional bestseller too!
Book #2: "A Hog Ate My Homework"
About A Hog Ate My Homework:
Willie is bored-again! The second grader is about to find out how he did on his first school report. The problem is he wasn't very inspired when he wrote it. He hoped no one would notice. But thanks in part to his fifth-grade sister, Ashley, it seems like the whole world will!
Frankie the Pig Makes a School Visit ***
"Willie's second adventure is a great mix of fiction and non-fiction. he is learning important lessons and sharing them with young readers"
~ Tami Finley, youth librarian
"A great read-aloud for a classroom teacher."
~ Mary Wilson, second grade teacher
"Willie's new farm adventure is a wholesome, exciting story for kids that will enchant grown-up readers, too!"
~ Mark McLaughlin, reviewer and assistant editor, Boomerful.com
Read more reviews...
Gary Metivier is accepting requests from area schools to visit and talk about Willie's Wagon. Please inquire at:gary@willieswagon.com.
"A Hog Ate My Homework"
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Place/Event |
| 1/23 | 10:00am | Sacred Heart School, Boulder, CO |
| 1/29 | 12:00PM | Eisenhower School, Davenport, IA |
| 1/30 | 10:30AM | Children’s Hospital, Iowa City |
| 2/3 | 10:15AM | Buffalo Elementary, Buffalo, IA |
| 2/3 | 1:00PM | Walcott Elementary, Walcott, IA |
| 2/19 | 1:00PM | Eagle Heights School, Clinton, IA |
| 2/19 | 7:15PM | Family Reading Night Ekstrand Elementary, Dewitt, IA |
| 2/26 | 1:30PM | Annawan School, Annawan, Il |
| 3/2 | 9:00AM | Scott Community College Read Across America, Bettendorf, Iowa |
| 3/4 | 9:45AM | Madison School, Davenport, Iowa |
| 3/7 | 4:30PM-6:30PM | Machine Shed Restaurant Davenport, IA |
| 3/9 | 10:00AM-11:00AM | Echo Hill School Cedar Rapids, IA |
| 3/19 | 12:45PM | George Washington School, Moline, Il |
| 3/20 | 9:45AM | Erie Elementary School, Erie, Il |
| 3/21 | 10:00AM-4:00PM | John Deere Commons, Moline, Il |
| 3/26 | 1:30PM | Silas Elementary, Galesburg, Il |
| 3/27 | 7:00PM | Borders, Davenport, IA |
| 4/28 | 8:00AM | Adams Elementary, Davenport, IA |
| 4/29 | 10:00AM | Alexis Elementary, Alexis, Il |
| 5/3 | 4:00PM | Prophetstown, Il |
| 5/6 | 9:45AM | Hanover Elementary, Hanover, Il |
| 5/6 | 1:15PM | West Carroll Primary, Savanna, IL |
| 5/7 | AM/PM | Winola Elementary, Viola, IL |
| 5/11 | 10:30AM | Trinity Lutheran School, Davenport, IA |
| 5/12 | TBD | Sherrard Elementary School. Sherrard, IL |
| 5/14 | TBD | Central Community Schools DeWitt, IA |
| 5/14 | 12:45PM | St. Joes, DeWitt, IA |
| 5/16 | 9:00AM | Farmer’s Market. Northpark Mall, Davenport, IA |
| 5/20 | 10:00AM | Drexler Elementary Farley, IA |
| 5/22 | 2:00PM | McKinley School, Davenport, IA |
| 5/26 | 10:00AM | Louisa-Muscatine Elementary, Muscatine, IA |
Book #1: "Willie's Wagon"
Winner of a Mom's Choice Award!
Buy the first book, "Willie's Wagon."
"Willie’s Wagon" is a story about a seven year old boy trying to understand himself and his place in this world. On this journey he learns that there is so much more to life than just what he needs. He makes a discovery not just of a wagon—but of himself and what he can do for others. Reaching out to help bring a smile to the faces of children fighting cancer becomes his mission.
It is a story that I hope will inspire healthy children to follow Willie's lead—or at least to better understand what they have to be thankful for.
Watch our progress and stay in the loop by reading the Willie's Wagon blog.
Learn more about Cancer Camp by watching this YouTube video:
Schools Jumped on the Bandwagon!
Willie’s Wagon school visits were a big hit! Teachers have been supporting the message of Willie's Wagon by bringing us to their schools. Learn how you can arrange a visit to your school!
Watch children from Fulton Elementary collect money to help children with cancer attend Cancer Camp.
What Others Are Saying
"I love this book!! I like how Willie finds the wagon and discovers just the right way to use it. This is a wonderful story to teach caring and initiative."
- Rhonda Crookshanks, Elementary school teacher
"Gary Metivier has captured the miracle of love and generosity in the beautiful story of Willie's Wagon. May we each remember that a gift from one heart to another is the greatest gift of all."
- Claudia Robinson, CEO, Gilda's Club Quad Cities
Read more reviews from parents, teachers, and Willie's Wagon readers.
Willie's Wagon Upcoming Events
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