Losing three grandparents in less than a year, Staten Islander’s new book encourages courage and adventure
Updated Feb 27, 2021;
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Phil, a fictional fly, is often misunderstood as a pest. However, he is actually a friendly little guy who loves to take in the sights and go on thrilling adventures. And so Staten Islander Gabriell Lucchese-Hood’s new children’s book, “
“A nomad, Phil is off on his next journey to find a temporary home,” Lucchese-Hood, a Port Richmond High School alumna, said about her protagonist. “Amidst his travel, he stumbles upon a strange place he’s never seen before. The accidental discovery he makes changes his life forever in the most amazing way.”